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.

The first toolbar appeared on the Xerox Alto computer in 1973.

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

• Wikipedia Toolbar for Firefox browser
• Wikipedia toolbar for Internet Explorer
• Wikipedia Search Bar for Internet Explorer
• Google Toolbar
• MSN Toolbar
• Yahoo! Toolbar
• Dictionary.com Toolbar
• Wikisearch Toolbar
• A9.com Toolbar
• eBay Toolbar
• Ixquick Toolbar
• MapQuest Toolbar
• Skype Toolbar

See also

• Spyware

External links

• Wikipedia toolbar for Firefox/Mozilla browsers

Widgets

Symbolleiste | Barre d'outils | סרגל כלים | Pasek narzędzi