Windows Ribbon Framework Overviews

The topics contained in this section explore the fundamentals of the Windows Ribbon framework.

In this section

Topic Description
Introducing the Windows Ribbon Framework
The Ribbon framework is a rich command presentation system that provides a modern alternative to the layered menus, toolbars, and task panes of traditional Windows applications.
Declaring Commands and Controls with Ribbon Markup
The Ribbon framework uses a markup language based on Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) to declaratively implement the appearance of a Ribbon application.