toolbar
1 synonym for toolbar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strip of icon-labelled buttons that gives one-click access to an app's or operating system's functions.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
button bar
How to use toolbar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
click on the toolbar
hide the toolbar
a customisable toolbar
add a button to the toolbar
A neutral, everyday computing term used in both casual and technical writing.
Etymology
Toolbar is a straightforward English compound, formed by joining tool and bar.
Full origin of toolbar →Frequently asked questions
What does a toolbar do?
It gives quick access to an application's or operating system's common functions through a row of clickable icon buttons.
Is toolbar one word or two?
It is usually written as one word, toolbar, though tool bar also appears as an alternative form.
What is the difference between a toolbar and a menu?
A toolbar shows icon buttons for quick one-click actions, while a menu lists text commands that open when clicked.
