Minimising the Ribbon

Click on Minimize the Ribbon button:

 

When the Ribbon is minimized a tick will be shown next to the Minimize the Ribbon button:

The screen layout, depending on the tabs selected for display, will now be similar to:

 

To use the Ribbon while it is minimized, click the tab you want to use and then click the option or command.

For example with the Ribbon minimized, you can click the Create tab and create a Point, LineString item, etc. After you have selected the command the Ribbon returns to its minimized state.

To minimize the Ribbon quickly, double-click the name of a tab. Double-click the tab again to restore the Ribbon.

Also right-clicking in the tab area of the Ribbon will display the Minimise the Ribbon local command. This allows the Ribbon to be toggled on and off its minimized state.