Help for Microsoft Office 2008 on the Mac?

I have always used a Microsoft programs with the normal tabs (ex. review, view, insert, etc.) but for some reason on Microsoft Word 2008 on the Mac it doesn't have the normal tabs it has document elements, charts, smartart graphics and a bunch of other things I don't need. I don't know how to find anything on this program (ex. highlighter) and the other ones I've used before are so much easier. Is there any way to get the tabs on here or would I have to get a different version of Microsoft office? (note. I'm not super computer savvy so if you know how to fix it step by step instructions or a link to somewhere that has step by step instructions would be greatly appreciated!)