How to Restore a Deleted Toolbar

A click of the mouse is usually enough to restore your toolbar.

There's nothing more disconcerting than attempting to perform an operation in a computer program only to discover that your toolbar has disappeared. Most interactions require toolbar activity, and getting by without it simply isn't an option. Although it may look like your toolbar has been deleted, in most cases, it has just been deactivated. Even if it was deleted, restoring your toolbar is a simple process once you know what to do.

Instructions

Deactivated Toolbar

1. Use your mouse to position your cursor in the area where your toolbar was, for example, over the menu bar.

2. Right-click the mouse.

3. Choose the toolbar you want to reactivate and click to the left of it. Your toolbar will reappear.

Deleted Toolbar

1. Connect to the website of the manufacturer of the program with the missing toolbar. For example, if your missing toolbar is a Google, Yahoo! or Bing toolbar, you can download the toolbar again for free from the appropriate website.

2. Restore your program to its original settings if you are not able to download your toolbar. In most programs, this option is found under "Tools" and "Options" or "Customize."

3. Uninstall and reinstall the program, if all else fails. Confirm that you have the software available for reinstallation before you uninstall it.

References

• Microsoft Office: Restore Original Settings for Buttons, Commands, or Toolbars