How to Add a Custom Menu to an Excel Toolbar in Excel 2003

Excel is the most broadly used spreadsheet program on any home or office computers. Each new edition of the program brings advancements. Excel 2003 brings new ways to make the program individually yours. Follow the steps below to add a custom menu to an Excel toolbar in Excel 2003:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer
• Excel 2003

1. Log on to your computer and open your Excel worksheet. You should be able to locate the program by using your “Start” button. When you cannot find it there, use your “Search” or “Find” function.
2. Go to "Tools" in the toolbar. Hold the mouse over the arrow to expand the menu and select "Customize".
3. Add the functions that appeal to you by checking desired toolbars under the "Toolbars" heading.
4. Click on the "Commands" tab. Choose a category from the displayed list, then choose a command and drag it off the dialog box to the toolbar. Repeat as desired.
5. Delete a command by dragging the icon outside the toolbar and letting go of your left mouse button.
6. Determine whether you want a command by selecting the command under the “Commands” heading, then choose "Description". This allows you to view a description of the command.
7. Close your "Customize" window by clicking the “X” in the left-hand corner of the window.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose to add only commands that you will use frequently to avoid cluttering your toolbar.
• Prevent losing information by saving your document as you work.
• Excel will not allow you to continue with the “Customize” window open.

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