Toolbar

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An early toolbar on a Xerox Alto Computer
An early toolbar on a Xerox Alto Computer

In a graphical user interface on a computer monitor a toolbar is a row, column, or block of onscreen buttons or icons that, when clicked, activate certain functions of the program. Earlier forms of toolbars were defined by the programmer and had set functions. Most modern programs and operating systems however, allow the end user to modify and customize toolbars to fit their personal needs. A prominent example of a customizable toolbar, is the Microsoft Windows "Start_menu"; functions of which range from an expandable programs menu, task listing, system tray and clock.

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Toolbars are seen in common applications such as Microsoft Word, and as add-ons for web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

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Toolbars for browsers are best known for adding functionality and ease-of-use options to the end user. Back reload and stop are some examples of the most common functions of the pre-set toolbars.

Prominent third party web browser toolbars include:

While third-party browser →→toolbars also add functionality for the end user, they are typically considered a White elephant, due to security flaws introduced between the toolbar and browser programs. Moreover, a large number of third party toolbars are made for this express purpose. Posing as Search Bars, these persistent Trojan Horse viruses often act as a "foot in the door" to other viruses and spyware in addition to bombarding the user with advertisements. Another common attribute of these toolbars is the fact they cannot be disabled or uninstalled by traditional means, and may require a power user or computer technician to remove them.

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Elements of graphical user interfaces

About box · Balloon help · Button · Combo box · Combutcon · Context menu · Check box · Dialog box · Drop-down list · File dialog · Grid view · Icon · Label · List box · Menu · Menu bar · Progress bar · Radio button · Ribbon · Scrollbar · Slider · Spinner · Status bar · Tab · Text box · Toolbar · Tooltip · Tree view · widget

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