Customize Quick Access toolbar in Word

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Question

How do I customize my Quick Access toolbar in Word? 

Answer

The Right Click Method

  1. Right click on the command (for example, the table command on the Insert tab)
  2. On the pop up menu, select Add to Quick Access Toolbar

The File Option Method

  1. Click on the File tab
  2. Click on Options (Bottom of File tab)
  3. Next select the Quick Access Toolbar option (on the left)
  4. Use the drop down box (Choose commands from) to select the basic category
  5. Click the commands you desire from the list and click Add to add them to your quick access toolbar. You can also remove items similarly. Make sure you select OK when done.

The Quick Access Dropdown Method

  1. Click on the drop down arrow seen to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar
  2. Select More Commands (or click on one of the common commands listed)
  3. After selecting More Commands, follow the last few steps from the File-Option method.

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