How to Hide the Standard Toolbars in Office

1. Click 'Start' > 'All Programs' > 'Microsoft Office,' and then click on the MS Office program you want to use.
2. Right-click on the blue question mark icon in the upper right-hand corner of the program window. The icon is on the same line as the 'Home' and 'Insert' tabs.
3. Choose 'Minimize the Ribbon.' The ribbon disappears.
4. Show the ribbon again by right-clicking the question mark icon and choosing 'Minimize the Ribbon.' (See the check mark next to 'Minimize the Ribbon' when minimize is active.)