toolbar

noun

tool·​bar ˈtül-ˌbär How to pronounce toolbar (audio)
: a strip of icons on a computer display providing quick access to certain functions

Examples of toolbar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Proton Docs looks a lot like Google Docs: white pages, formatting toolbar at the top, live indicators showing who’s in the doc with their name attached to a cursor, the whole deal. David Pierce, The Verge, 3 July 2024 Typically, the extension’s toolbar button displays the number of trackers on the current page, with an option to click for more detailed information and control. PCMAG, 14 June 2024 As in other office suites like LibreOffice and iWork, an optional formatting panel appears on the right, and an optional toolbar on the left leads to features like search and comments. Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 31 May 2024 Squeeze this area to open the toolbar, which reveals the eraser along with tips, colors, and more. PCMAG, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for toolbar 

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Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toolbar was in 1983

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“Toolbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toolbar. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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