How to Customize the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word 2007

The ribbon in Microsoft Word 2007 cannot be customized the way the toolbars in older versions of the program could be. However, the Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2007 can be customized to include icons of your most frequently used features.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Word 2007

1. 
    
   The Quick AccessToolbar

   Click on the dropdown menu on the right side of the Quick Access Toolbar. A list of options will appear.

2. 
    
   The Quick Access drop down menu options

   Select the "More Commands" option toward the bottom of the dropdown menu.

3. 
    
   The Word Options Dialog Box

   Select the "Customize" option from the menu in the left of the dialog box. Locate the command you would like added to the Quick Access Toolbar in the list of commands.

4. 
    
   Click the "Add" button to include a command in the Quick Access Toolbar.

   Click on the "Add" button located between the two lists in the dialog box. Your command will now appear on the "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" list on the right. Click "OK" when done. An icon for the tool you selected will now appear in the Quick Access Toolbar.