If you want to make changes to an existing Word add-in you must open the add-in file before you start. There is no way to attach or remove toolbars to documents and templates using VBA. You cannot delete any of the built-in toolbars. Once a custom toolbar has been deleted it cannot be restored. You will receive a prompt asking you to confirm the deletion. Select the toolbar that you want to delete and press the 'Delete' button. You can obtain a description of the command button by selecting the command and pressing the 'Description' button.ĭisplay the (Tools > Customise) dialog box and select the 'Toolbars' tab. In the Commands list box, select 'Custom Button'ĭrag this button to your new toolbar in the location where you want it to be. Scroll to the bottom of the Categories list. Toolbars can be attached to specific workbooks or addins but this is not discussed here. It is important to remember that a new toolbar is not workbook specific and will be available whenever Excel is open. This will then appear at the bottom of the list of toolbars in the (View > Customise) dialog box.Ī new empty (floating) toolbar will appear in your workbook. Remove the check mark from the checkbox so the box is empty. You will find a checkbox for Show Mini Toolbar on selection. In the General section, look in the User Interface options.

This will mean the toolbar is available for any new documents created by that template. In Microsoft Word 2016, click on File > Options. If the current document is attached to a template other than Normal.dot you will be able to select this template using the drop-down list. You can only manipulate toolbars and menus while this dialog box is displayed.Īnother small dialog box will be displayed to allow you enter the name of your new toolbar.īy default the toolbar will be available to your Normal template unless the current document is another template or add-in, in which case it will default to that. (View > Customise)(Toolbars tab) dialog box Select (Tools > Customise) to display the Customise dialog box.Īnother quick way to display this dialog box is right mouse click on any toolbar and select 'Customise' at the bottom.

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