Definition, synonyms and related words
A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system
"I clicked the toolbar icon to quickly format the selected text as bold."
In plain English: A toolbar is a row of buttons at the top of a screen that lets you quickly perform common actions.
"I clicked on the toolbar to find the save icon."
Usage: A toolbar is specifically the strip containing clickable icons that provides quick access to common commands within software. Do not confuse it with a menu bar, which typically lists text-based options like File and Edit at the top of a window.
The word toolbar is a straightforward compound of the words tool and bar. It entered English by combining these two existing terms to describe a row of buttons or icons on a computer screen that functions like a set of tools.