Simple Definition of toolbar

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toolbar

noun

ˈtuːlˌbɑɚ How to pronounce toolbar (audio)
plural toolbars
: a row of icons on a computer screen that allow you to do various things when you are using a particular program

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“Toolbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/toolbar. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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