Throwback Thursday: October 30, 2025
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit my presentation on building ribbon interfaces in code, along with other ribbon-related goodies.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
Building Ribbons in Code
A list of resources and further reading to go with my Access User Group presentation on Building Ribbon Interfaces in Code.
Mike Wolfe
XML Callbacks: Adding Functionality to the Office Ribbon
To unlock the full potential of the Microsoft Office ribbon, you need to understand the role of callback functions. This quick intro will get you started.
Mike Wolfe
Icon Dimensions in the Office Ribbon
Custom ribbon icons look sharpest when they are displayed at their native resolution.
Mike Wolfe
Wisdom from Around the Web
Office Ribbon Development Resources
Links to resources and ribbon builders for VBA developers who want to add a professional touch to their applications with custom ribbon interfaces.
Mike Wolfe
Developer Humor
The danger to developers from AI sycophancy is substantial. My article on the topic is long overdue. Until then, this meme sums up the situation perfectly:
alwaysTrustjiminotgpt
by u/scp766 in ProgrammerHumor
Cover image generated by Ideogram
