Using the Toolbars

Unless you tell it otherwise, Excel displays the Standard and Formatting toolbars as shown in Figure 3.1. To select a tool from a toolbar, simply click the tool.

Figure 3.1. The Standard and Formatting toolbars contain buttons for Excel's most commonly used features.

Off Duty

If a tool appears grayed, it is currently unavailable. Tools become unavailable when they are not applicable to your current activity.

What Is a Toolbar?

An Excel toolbar is a collection of tools or icons displayed in a long bar that can be moved and reshaped to make it more convenient for you to use. Each icon represents a common command or task. ...

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