toolbar

American  

[tool-bahr] / ˈtulˌbɑr /

noun

Computers.

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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Etymology

Origin of toolbar

First recorded in 1960–65; tool + bar ¹

Example Sentences

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

After you’ve got everything selected, you can let go, and change whatever formatting bits you want using the toolbar.

From The Verge • May 25, 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