Removing menus

[David_Magee]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

How do I get rid of the menu toolbar (I don't know what it's called) at the top of documents that lists "Document Elements, Quick Tables, Charts, SmartArt Graphics, and WordArt?" I prefer having as little as possible on the screen while I'm writing.

Thanks.

 

[CyberTaz]

The Elements Gallery is something that can't be turned off or hidden, it can
only be collapsed. Even then the buttons remain fully displayed.

If you find that to be a problem (as many do) use Help> Send Feedback to
explain your preference to MS.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Daiya Mitchell]

It doesn't show up in Draft View--neither does other extraneous stuff
like margins.

If you really prefer having as little as possible on the screen, you may
be a candidate for WriteRoom:
http://hogbaysoftware.com/products/writeroom

 

[David_Magee]

Thanks Daiya and CyberTaz,

Thanks to both of you for the advice - I've already sent feedback as you suggested. I have no problem with them adding new functions, but it's sad and annoying that with every new version I have to figure out how to turn that function off until or unless I want to use it. I'd rather not update, but I work with too many people who use the program.

Best,