My understanding is that ribbon was not considered for LibO due to the patent controversy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_%28computing%29#Patent_controver

My understanding is that ribbon was not considered for LibO due to the patent controversy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_%28computing%29#Patent_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_%28computing%29#Patent_... The design team is focusing on improving the sidebar. It does make sense as the typical displays now have much more screen estate in the x axis. Calligra is another office suite with a sidebar. Btw. the team is always looking for new contributors: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Design/Team https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Design/Team