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Dracarys
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Apr 20, 2025

Comands not visible under some tabs unless I select arrow

The Alignment tab does not display the various commands like wrap text unless I select the arrow under alignment.  I found that I am supposed to have a “Ribbon Display Options” arrow in the upper right corner of Excel, but I do not have this arrow.  How do I restore this arrow? This is also true of the Number tab.  

 

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      Dracarys
      Copper Contributor

      I have "always show ribbon checked. That does not help my problem.

  • This depends on the width of the workbook window.

    If the window is very narrow, most tabs will be collapsed to drop-down lists:

    As you increase the width, more and more groups will be expanded:

    The recent addition of Copilot reduced the space for the rest of the ribbon.

    • Dracarys's avatar
      Dracarys
      Copper Contributor

      For some reason, my question is not being published.  I just want to know how to increase the width of the workbook window.  I have tried window key plus arrows, and nothing happens. 

      • I suspect that new replies are only becoming visible to others with a long delay.

         

        I see now that your workbook window is already maximized, so it cannot be enlarged. Apparently your screen is rather small. So you'll have to live with it.

    • Dracarys's avatar
      Dracarys
      Copper Contributor

      How do I increase the window width?  I tried Windows key plus arrows, but nothing changes.

    • Dracarys's avatar
      Dracarys
      Copper Contributor

      How do I increase the width?  I tried Windows key and arrows, but that does not do it.  Thanks 

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