The editing toolbars

FirstClass normally displays editing toolbars when an editable object is open. These bars consist of an edit bar that contains controls for formatting contents, and a ruler that shows margins, indents, and tab stops.

To	Do this
hide the edit bar	Choose View > Toolbars > Hide Edit Bar.
show the edit bar	Choose View > Toolbars > Show Edit Bar.
hide the ruler	Choose View > Toolbars > Hide Ruler.
show the ruler	Choose View > Toolbars > Show Ruler.

The edit bar consists of a top bar with toolbar buttons and a bottom bar with dropdown controls. You can work with the buttons on the top edit bar just as you can with the buttons on other toolbars.