How do I restore the ribbon in AutoCAD?
Ava White
Published Mar 26, 2026
How do I restore the ribbon in AutoCAD?
To turn it back on, type RIBBON on the command line. Check to see if the view mode of the ribbon also needs to be adjusted. Click the cycle button to the right of the ribbon tab to cycle through the panel views.
How do I enable ribbon in AutoCAD?
On the command line in AutoCAD, type:
- RIBBON to show/turn on the ribbon on.
- RIBBONCLOSE to hide/turn the ribbon off.
How do I change the ribbon in AutoCAD?
On the ribbon, right-click over a tab, panel, or command button to display a contextual menu. From the contextual menu, click Show Tabs and choose the tab to display or hide.
How do I activate a ribbon tab?
To access the Ribbon Tabs, press ALT or F10. The first tab control becomes active. Use the RIGHT ARROW to move across the Ribbon Tabs and use the left ARROW to move back again. As you move from Tab to Tab the options in the ribbon update to match the currently selected tab.
How do I get my old workspace back in AutoCAD?
You can easily recreate the AutoCAD Classic workspace. To display the menu, click Quick Access Toolbar drop-down > Show Menu Bar….FAQ: Where is the AutoCAD Classic workspace?
- Click Tools menu > Workspaces > Save Current As.
- In the Save Workspace dialog box, in the Name box, type AutoCAD Classic.
- Click Save.
How do I unlock the ribbon in AutoCAD?
Unlock UI changing One the command line, type LOCKUI and change the value to 0 (zero). Note: To put the Lock UI button on the status bar, click the Customization (menu) button at the far right of the status bar and choose Lock UI. This button-menu can now be clicked to lock and unlock UI items.
How do I get the status bar in AutoCAD?
Enter STATUSBAR on the command line and enter 1 to display the status bar and 0 to hide the status bar.
What is AutoCAD ribbon?
AutoCAD 2009 The ribbon is a palette that displays task-based buttons and controls that are relevant to the current workspace. It eliminates the need to display multiple toolbars, reducing clutter in the application and maximizing the drawing area available.
How do I open my toolbar in AutoCAD?
To display the menu, click Quick Access Toolbar drop-down > Show Menu Bar. To display a toolbar, click Tools menu > Toolbars and select the required toolbar.