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The Ribbon UI

Utilize the following controls to implement a solid Ribbon-based user interface:

Ribbon Form

The Ribbon Form replaces the standard forms in Ribbon-based applications. It shares its header area with the Ribbon Control and supports DevExpress skins.

Ribbon UI - Ribbon Form

Ribbon Control

The RibbonControl is the Ribbon UI’s core element and provides tabs filled with commands, editors, and galleries.

Ribbon UI - Ribbon Control

Ribbon Status Bar

The RibbonStatusBar is a toolbar docked to the bottom of a parent form. It displays status information about the application.

Ribbon UI - Ribbon SB

The ApplicationMenu and BackstageViewControl implement two different main menu types. The figure below illustrates the BackstageView Control.

Ribbon UI - Backstage