In this view, you can create a new file, open an existing file, print, save, change options, and perform other actions. It provides functions that apply to the overall file as contrasted with actions to take in the file content. Microsoft 365 features a new Start Pane and Backstage experience. Creating new files. More @Wikipedia
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