The Quick Access Toolbar is located to the right of the Office button at the top of the screen and displays icons for frequently used commands such as Save, Undo, and Redo. It provides quick access to the most popular Word features with a single click.
When you click the Save icon, Word 2007 saves the current file. For a new file, a dialog box appears where you can specify the document name. The Print icon immediately sends the document to the default printer. If you need to select a different printer or change the print settings, it is better to use the “Print” command via the Office button.
The “Redo” icon cancels an action that was canceled with the ‘Undo’ command. For example, if you delete a paragraph and then click “Undo,” the paragraph reappears. Clicking “Redo” deletes it again.
The “Undo” icon is unique in that it allows you to undo the last action with a single click or select from a list of previous actions using the arrow to the right of the icon. The most recent action is at the top of the list, followed by previous actions. To undo multiple actions, select them in the list and click the left mouse button, after which Word will roll back all selected actions.
Adding icons to the bar allows you to customize it to suit your needs. To do this, click the Quick Access Toolbar settings arrow and select the desired commands from the menu or open the “Additional Commands” window. There you can select icons from different categories, add them using the ‘Add’ button, and save your changes with the “OK” button.
Removing icons is just as easy: just right-click on the icon and select “Remove from Quick Access Toolbar.”
The Quick Access Toolbar can be moved: it can be located above the ribbon (by default) or below it. To change the position, click the settings arrow and select “Place bar below ribbon” or “Place bar above ribbon.”
You can also temporarily hide the ribbon so that it is only displayed when you select a tab, such as “Home” or “Insert.” To do this, click the arrow to the right of the “Cancel” icon and select “Minimize the ribbon.” To return the ribbon, follow the same steps.
Thus, the Quick Access Toolbar allows you to speed up your work in Word by providing instant access to frequently used commands and allowing you to customize the interface to your needs.
