toolbar

American  

[tool-bahr] / ˈtulˌbɑr /

noun

Computers.

• toolbars
  plural

1. a row or rows of buttons on a display screen that are clicked on to select various functions in a software application or web browser.

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toolbar British  

/ ˈtuːlˌbɑː /

noun

1. a horizontal row or vertical column of selectable buttons displayed on a computer screen, allowing the user to select a variety of functions

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• toolbars
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of toolbar

First recorded in 1960–65; tool + bar ¹

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

toolbar toolbars

Steps vary based on the app and device, but tapping the top of the screen usually reveals a toolbar where you can adjust the typeface, font size, line spacing and background color of your e-book.

From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022

Now, the app also has a “shop” tab on the bottom toolbar.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2022

In iOS, you can scan a document or receipt in the Notes app by making a new note, pressing the camera icon on the toolbar and selecting Scan Documents.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2022

It switches between presets quickly, and they’re easy to access from the on-screen toolbar that hovers when the app is minimized.

From The Verge ● Aug. 2, 2022

Then I tapped the skull-and-crossbones icon that now appeared on my avatar’s toolbar.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

The iPad’s OS 14 may look familiar to Mac users, with more sidebars, drop-downs, toolbars and search features that seem lifted directly from the Mac operating system.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2020

If you’re editing 4K video, the iMac's content awareness means you'll be able to see the footage pixel-for-pixel and still have your editing toolbars around it in crystal clarity.

From The Verge ● Oct. 27, 2014

And yes, there are wonderful advantages to the onscreen reading experience, including searchable keywords, toolbars, the ability to look up anything.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2014

The Ribbon replaces the previous menu and toolbars in each Office application.

From Forbes ● May 17, 2011

And the Netscape Browser makes it easy for users to discover and use features like tabbed browsing, integrated RSS feeds, enhanced privacy settings, multiple toolbars, and more.

From Time Magazine Archive

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