Word 2010: Meet the Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar lives in the upper-left corner of the workspace, directly above the ribbon. It collects the commands you use most, like Save, Undo and Redo. Because those commands remain on screen whichever tab you happen to be on, you don't have to switch tabs just to get to them.
Adding and Removing Commands
You can add any command you use often to the toolbar. Say you insert pictures a lot — find that command, right-click it and select Add to Quick Access Toolbar, and it shows up there right away. Removing it is just as easy: right-click the command, choose Remove from Quick Access Toolbar, and it's gone.
The little drop-down arrow gives you another route for adding or removing commands. Every command already on the toolbar has a check mark next to it. Try adding Quick Print — it appears immediately. To remove it, just clear the check mark beside Quick Print and it disappears.
Moving the Toolbar
If the toolbar's position isn't working for you, open the drop-down arrow and choose Show Below the Ribbon to relocate it. Putting it back where it started works the same way — this time pick Show Above the Ribbon.
Keep Learning
- Head back to the home page for more Word tips.
- Next, get familiar with the ribbon.
- Then move on to the Backstage view lesson.
Once you've customized the Quick Access Toolbar, it becomes a personal shortcut strip that follows you across every tab. Take a moment to add the commands you rely on most, then try moving the toolbar above or below the ribbon to see which spot feels most comfortable.