toolbar

[ tool-bahr ]

/ ˈtulˌbɑr /

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noun Computers.

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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Origin of toolbar

First recorded in 1960–65; tool + bar¹

Words nearby toolbar

Tooele, too good to be true, took, Tooke, tool, toolbar, toolbox, tooled up, tool engineering, toolhead, toolholder

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How to use toolbar in a sentence

Another appearance customization is directly underneath—a toggle switch that lets you choose whether or not a “home” button appears on the toolbar.
Make your web browser more exciting, because you deserve it|David Nield|October 27, 2021|Popular-Science
Hover the cursor over all of the icons on the toolbar to see what each one does.
7 tips to help you excel at Microsoft Teams|David Nield|October 26, 2021|Popular-Science
The new “A” icon in the toolbar next to the paint-fill icon makes it easier for Paint users to add text to creations.
Windows 11 rolls out redesigned Paint app ahead of official release|noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)|September 30, 2021|TechCrunch
Simply open the Gaia GPS app, and tap the circular icon with the four compass points in the very center of the top toolbar in the app.
How to Find Your Location Without Cell Service|syadron|September 29, 2021|Outside Online

Then, click on the “waypoint” icon in the right-hand toolbar, and drag the red icon to the specific point on the map.
Use This App to Find the Best Fall Foliage|mturner|September 23, 2021|Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for toolbar

toolbar

/ (ˈtuːlˌbɑː) /

noun

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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