toolbar

noun tool·bar \ ˈtül-ˌbär \

Definition of toolbar

:a strip of icons on a computer display providing quick access to certain functions

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Recent Examples of toolbar from the Web

LastPass LastPass, a free password manager, generates random passwords using a browser toolbar extension.

— kimberly rotter, USA TODAY, "How to remember all the passwords you need in your life," 20 May 2017
LastPass LastPass, a free password manager, generates random passwords using a browser toolbar extension.

— kimberly rotter, USA TODAY, "How to remember all the passwords you need in your life," 20 May 2017
The floating toolbar, which acts like a Swiss Army Knife for capturing in-game exploits, now supports live broadcasting to Microsoft's Beam service, and provides access to Game Mode for more stable performance.

— jared newman, PCWorld, "The Windows 10 Game Bar: What PC gamers need to know," 19 May 2017
Click on the dice on the toolbar, and you'll be instantly taken to one of 20,000 far-flung spots curated by the Google Earth team.

— sebastian modak, Condé Nast Traveler, "The New Google Earth Has 3D Views and Guided Tours," 18 Apr. 2017
First, mouse over to the toolbar at the top of Facebook and click on the Friend Requests icon.

— noelle devoe, Seventeen, "Here's How You Can See All the People Who Ignored Your Facebook Friend Request," 17 Mar. 2016
The new software for the toolbar includes a feature that automatically blocks pop-up ads and enables users to transfer online content to Internet journals known as weblogs.

— wired news report, WIRED, "Google Gets Souped Up Toolbar," 27 June 2003

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