1. On the File tab, select Options and choose Customize Ribbon.

  2. Add, remove, or reorder tabs and groups, and rename or change the order of commands.

  3. When you're done customizing, select OK.

Further info:

The ribbon isn't customizable in Word for the web. You can, however, use and customize the ribbon in the Word desktop app.

  • To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

    Editing mode menu, Open in Desktop App command

Don't have the desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.

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