How to Restore Toolbar in Excel (3 Quick Methods)

The toolbar missing is one of the common issues in Excel. When the toolbar disappears, it becomes very difficult for the users to perform different tasks. Now, we will show how to restore the toolbar in Excel.


Restore Toolbar in Excel: 3 Ways

Now, we will show 3 different methods to restore toolbar in Excel. Have a look at how an Excel sheet looks without a toolbar.

Only Commands Are Missing:

Both Tabs & Commands Are Missing:

restore both tabs and command


1. Use Ribbon Display Option

The toolbar may disappear if the ribbon is hidden. We can unhide the ribbon from the Ribbon Display Options icon. Follow the steps below.

Steps:

  • Go to the top-right corner of the sheet.
  • Click on Ribbon Display Options.

Ribbon Display Option to restore toolbar

We see three options here. We can choose either Show Tabs or Show Tabs and Commands options.

The Show Tabs option shows the tabs only.

The Show Tabs and Commands offer both the tabs and the commands.

Read More: How to Show Toolbar in Excel


2. Use Keyboard Shortcut to Restore Excel Toolbar

In this section, we will use a keyboard shortcut that will view the whole ribbon and restore the toolbar.

Steps:

  • Here, we see only the tabs of the Excel sheet. But commands are not showing. We will apply the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F1 that will view the whole ribbon.

  • Now, look at the worksheet.

Keyboard Shortcut to Restore Excel Toolbar

The toolbar is restored and all the commands are shown here.

Read More: Types of Toolbars in Excel


3. Close Excel File and Open Again

Sometimes we face unavailability of the toolbar in Excel without any reason. Just close the Excel file and reopen the Excel file. The toolbar will adjust automatically.


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Conclusion

In this brief article, we described 3 quick ways to restore the toolbar in Excel. Restoring the toolbar in Excel is crucial as it provides quick access to essential commands and functions, enhancing productivity. It simplifies complex tasks by offering a user-friendly interface with readily available tools. Additionally, a visible toolbar reduces frustration and saves time for users, making Excel more efficient and user-friendly.


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Alok Paul
Alok Paul

Alok Paul has completed his B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from East West University. He has been working on the ExcelDemy project for more than 2 years. He has written 220+ articles and replied to numerous comments. He is experienced in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel. He also led some teams on Excel and VBA content development. He has a keen interest in Advanced Excel, Data analysis, Excel Pivot Table, Charts, and Dashboard. He loves to research... Read Full Bio

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