Because the XML syntax is used to create and customize Access 2007 ribbons, the exact same XML
code can be used in any of the Office 2007 applications. Also, because the XML exists in a file outside
of Access, it is possible to work on a ribbon without disturbing users working with the application.
As you will soon see, updating the XML driving an Access 2007 ribbon is a simple process,
and does not require importing or exporting database objects.
At some point, it is inevitable that Microsoft will provide a developer interface for creating and customizing
Access ribbons. It is safe to assume that this tool will be made available as an Access addin
and will provide the same or similar functionality as Microsoft Web Developer 2005 Express.
Therefore, the sections of this chapter describing how to compose the XML for Access 2007 ribbons
will be applicable even after a ribbon customization tool becomes available from Microsoft.
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New controls for Access ribbons
The Access 2007 ribbon supports many more types of controls then the older command bars.
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