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Many AutoCAD 2017 users still prefer the classic AutoCAD workspace with menus and toolbars, without Ribbon interface. At this link: there is a tutorial for recreate the autocad classic workspace.

Ive been using autocad since 1990, with the classic interface. When i first upgraded to autocad 2009, i was shocked at how the interface looked. One thing that i always liked about autocad is they never changed the commands. I started using auto cad in 1990 to 1994, then i took a break untill 2000. I wanted to get back into autocad, i always loved it but the last time i used it in 1994 it was still in dos mode, what the hell is "windows" i was so happy when i could just jump right back in it and find all my old commands still worked, way to go autodesk, like an old jeep, they still haven't changed the body style. Anyway when i upgraded to 2009 and seen this crazy new interface i was kind of upset and then relieved to find that i could switch to autocad classic. If it aint broke dont fix it. Well just recently i decided to give this ribbon business a try, and i actually kind of like, but now i clicked on something and the whole layout of the ribbon is something that i hate. How do i change the view and layout of this ribbon, i want it back to the way it is when i first switched from classic to this ribbon thing. I figured i would ask here instead of wasting time searching in the help menu, im right in the middle of a project and i gotta keep drawing. Thanks to anyone who took the time to read this and shine a little light my way..