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Computer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -- Customizing the Quick Launch Toolbar


Microsoft has discontinued and no longer supports the use of the Microsoft Office Toolbar.  Knowing that users still need some type of toolbar, a Quick Launch bar was developed for use.

Figure 4.4.a – Quick Launch Toolbar

Figure 4.4.a – Quick Launch Toolbar

MOVING THE QUICK LAUNCH TOOLBAR

The Quick Launch Toolbar is defaulted on the right side of the desktop. You can also move it to the top of your screen, onto your desktop or into the taskbar at the bottom.  The Quick Launch Toolbar cannot be set to Auto Fit into the title bar of the window/application.

MOVING THE QUICK LAUNCH TOOLBAR TO THE TOP OF THE SCREEN OR THE
DESKTOP

To move the Quick Launch Toolbar from the right side of the desktop to the top or directly on the desktop, you will need to perform the following.

  1. Make sure all windows are either closed or minimized. You must be at the desktop to complete these instructions.
  2. Place your curser on the dots at the top of the Quick Launch Bar. Your cursor will change to up and down arrows.

Figure 4.4.1.1.a – Dots Located on the Quick Launch Toolbar

Figure 4.4.1.1.a – Dots Located on the Quick Launch Toolbar
  1. Press down on your left mouse button and drag the toolbar up to the top of the desktop or to the desktop. As the toolbar is being moved, it will appear as a small square attached to your cursor.
  2. Release the mouse button at the top of the desktop or directly on the desktop.
  3. You may want to resize the toolbar by clicking on the bottom of the toolbar and drag it up to the size you desire.
If you want to return the toolbar to the right side, repeat the above steps but from top/desktop to right side.

ADDING SHORTCUT BUTTONS TO THE QUICK LAUNCH TOOLBAR

You can create your own shortcut buttons on the Quick Launch Toolbar by completing the following steps.  The example below shows how to add an application such as Adobe Acrobat.

  1. Click on [ Start ] -> [ All Programs ] -> [ Adobe Acrobat].
  2. Right click on the application name, then click on [ Copy ].  Refer to the following screen print.

Figure 4.4.2.a – Copying Application to be Placed in the Toolbar

Figure 4.4.2.a – Copying Application to be Placed in the Toolbar
  1. Right click on an open area of the Quick Launch Toolbar, then click on [ Open Folder ]. This will open the Quick Launch folder where the Toolbar shortcuts are located. Refer to the following screen print.

Figure 4.4.2.b – Open Up Quick Launch Toolbar Folder

Figure 4.4.2.b – Open Up Quick Launch Toolbar Folder
  1. Right click on an open area on the right side of the Quick Launch folder, then click on [ Paste Shortcut ]. This will add the application to the Quick Launch Toolbar.

Figure 4.4.2.c – Paste Application in Quick Launch Folder

Figure 4.4.2.c – Paste Application in Quick Launch Folder
  1. Close out the Quick Launch folder. You should now have the application added to the Quick Launch Toolbar.

RESTORING THE QUICK LAUNCH TOOLBAR

If you accidentally delete off the Quick Launch Toolbar, you can perform the following to restore it to the default location (right side of the desktop):

  1. On the desktop, right click on [ My Computer ], then click on [ Explore ].
  2. In the Folders Section, click on [ Local Disk (C:) ] -> [ Program Files ] -> [ Microsoft Office ].
  3. On the right side of the Microsoft Office window, double click on [ quickbar.exe ]. A Dos Command screen will flash, the Quick Launch Toolbar will be restored and the Exploring Screen will close.

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