Since 2007, Microsoft Word changed from the drop down list for different headings under Home, Edit, etc. to tabs and a ribbon.
So, instead of clicking on Edit and having all the selections drop down, it then makes a "ribbon" so that is all you see across the top. Just the tab "Edit" and a wide toolbar with all of editing sections. It's hard to describe, but if you are using 2007 or 2010, you will be using ribbons. It takes awhile to get used to.
