Question

what is the correct name for the words home, insert, design, layout, references, etc. in the ribbon in word 2016? groups labs sections properties

Explanation:

In Microsoft Word 2016, the words like Home, Insert, Design, Layout, References on the ribbon are called tabs. Tabs group related commands together. For example, the Home tab has commands related to basic text formatting (font, paragraph settings etc.), the Insert tab has commands to insert various elements (tables, pictures, headers etc.).

Answer:

tabs