Ribbon Groups

Ribbon groups are UI containers that organize related controls in Company desktop ribbon bars for efficient feature access.

Structure and layout

• Group logically related controls; single row of icons per group.
• Minimize standalone buttons — use contextual panels or pop-up bars when a tool is active.
• Order groups to guide primary workflow.
• Raised elevation with rounded corners; low-contrast dividers between groups (no full borders).

Typography and color

• Standard UI font; legible at all resolutions.
• Light background #ffffff; dark #1f1f1f; brand accent for active/highlight states.
• Sufficient contrast for text and icons.

Iconography

• Unique icon per feature/panel; dedicated placeholder — do not reuse ambiguous icons.
• Consistent style within each group.

Interaction patterns

• Split buttons: highlight only the arrow region; enlarge arrow hit area.
• Pop-ups: single level only — no nested pop-ups.
• Notification dots: fully within button region; do not disrupt label alignment.
• Disabled vs hidden: prefer disabled unless licensing requires hiding controls.

Example

Accessibility

• Keyboard navigation through ribbon controls.
• Screen reader labels for icon-only buttons.
• WCAG contrast and minimum touch targets.