The Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar (or QAT) allows you to create an easily accessible group of shortcuts to the tools you use most frequently.

 

By default, the QAT includes shortcuts to the following tools:

To add a button to the QAT:

  1. Right-click on any tool in the Ribbon

  2. In the menu, select Add to Quick Access Toolbar. A new shortcut icon is created in the QAT.

 

TIP: The black arrow at the right size of the QAT allows you to access further configurations.

To remove a button from the QAT:

  1. Right-click the button on the QAT that you wish to remove

  2. In the menu, select Remove from Quick Access Toolbar

To reposition the Quick Access Toolbar:

  1. Click the black arrow on the right side of the QAT

  2. In the menu, select Show Below the Ribbon. The QAT moves beneath the Ribbon.

 

TIP: To move the QAT to above the Ribbon again, click the menu arrow on the QAT, and select Show Above the Ribbon.

Advanced configuration of the QAT

  1. Click the black arrow on the right side of the QAT

  2. In the menu, select More Commands. The Customize dialog appears.

  3. In the Choose commands from menu to select the location of the tools. This filters the tools available in the Commands list.

  4. Select tools in the Commands list, and click Add to pin them to the QAT

  5. Arrange the order of tools in the column on the right. Select any tool, and use the up or down arrow buttons to move tools.

  6. If you want to revert the QAT to its default state, click Reset

  7. Press the OK button to save your changes