Customize the Quick Access Toolbar to work faster

The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is a small toolbar at the top of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint that gives you one-click access to your most-used commands. Customizing it can save you time and help you remember features you don’t use every day.

How to add or remove commands using right-click:

1. Find the command you want on the ribbon (e.g., Save As, Print, or Spelling)
2. Right-click the command and choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar
3. To remove a command, right-click it in the QAT and select Remove from Quick Access Toolbar

By customizing your QAT, you can:

• Access frequently used commands instantly without searching the ribbon
• Keep less-used features handy so you don’t forget about them
• Streamline your workflow and work more efficiently

Think of it as creating your personal command hub - everything you need most is in one place, reducing clicks and speeding up your work.