How to Customize the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word (Windows 7)

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This will guide you to customize the useful Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word. The Quick Access Toolbar is found in Microsoft Word and Excel on your computer. In this article, you will learn how to add or delete tools (or commands) in this toolbar. Try this computer tutorial in Microsoft Word. It is quite easy to apply.

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  1. Step 1 Locate the "Quick Access Toolbar".
    Click the down arrow at the right end of the toolbar.
    • The "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" menu will open.
  2. Step 2 From the drop down menu, click "More Commands".
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  3. Step 3 From the new window, select commands such as:
    "New", "Page Setup", "Quick Print", etc... Click "Add >>" to add them to the Quick Access Toolbar.
    • Notice that the 3 commands has been added to the list of the "Customize Quick Access Toolbar"
  4. Step 4 Click "OK" and click the check box "Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon".
    • Now you can see the "Quick Access Toolbar" under the ribbon with 3 new buttons added.
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