Microsoft Word
Component Subcomponents / Description
Title Bar Displays the document name and application (e.g., "Document1 -
Word")
Quick Access Contains frequently used commands (e.g., Save, Undo, Redo);
Toolbar customizable
Ribbon Main toolbar containing grouped commands in Tabs and Groups
→ Tabs File, Home, Insert, Design, Layout, References, Mailings, Review,
View, Help
→ Groups Each Tab contains Groups (e.g., "Font", "Paragraph", "Styles" in
the Home Tab)
→ Commands Buttons or menus (e.g., Bold, Italic, Bullets, Align Text) within
Groups
File Menu / Opens with the File tab; contains options like New, Open, Save,
Backstage View Print, Share, Export
Document Area Main editing area where text and other elements are input and
displayed
Ruler Displays horizontal and vertical measurements; helps with alignment
and layout
Scroll Bars Vertical and horizontal navigation through the document
Status Bar Displays information (e.g., Page number, Word count, Language,
Proofing, Zoom slider)
View Buttons At bottom-right: Read Mode, Print Layout, Web Layout
Zoom Slider Allows zooming in and out of the document (bottom-right corner)
Contextual Tabs Appear when certain objects are selected (e.g., Table Tools, Picture
Format)
Mini Toolbar Semi-transparent toolbar that appears when text is selected (with
basic formatting options)
Right-click Menu Contextual shortcut menu with editing options (Cut, Copy, Paste,
etc.)
Navigation Pane Optional pane for navigating headings, pages, or search results