Hi,
Having used the Ribonns in Word and Excel for at least a couple of years 
now, I avoid virtual ribbons, the main reason being that the virtual 
ribbbons turn off the ability to use the newer shortcut key combinations 
such as alt+p followed by s, then p to get into page setup. These 
newer-style shortcut keys, also known as key tips, are every bit as powerful 
as the old shortcut keys used to be in Office 2003 and earlier.  So, in my 
considered opinion, virtual ribbons, while intended to make the user 
interface friendlier for those who want to avoid ribbons, are more of a 
hindrance than a help.  Spend time exploring the ribbons and you'll get 
along much better in the long run.,

Tom

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From: "Ana G" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] purpose of the virtual ribbon?


> The purpose of the Jaws virtual ribbon is to help people think they're 
> using menus. My own experience, however, is that the Jaws virtual ribbon 
> is buggy.
>
> Every once in a while, I try it but I always turn it off after a couple of 
> days because commands work inconsistently and I get stuck in the 
> menu/ribbon without being able to move to another item often enough to 
> feel like it happens a lot.
>
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