Learning Strand 6- Digital Literacy

Learning Competency:
Determine the use of the different toolbars:
● display
● hide built-in toolbars
● restore
● minimize the ribbon
(p10;LS6DL-DA/WP-PSC-LE/AE/LS/AS-1.9)
PREREQUISITE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS
Toolbars-sometimes referred to as a bar, the toolbar is a row of boxes,
often at the top of an application window that control various functions of
the software. The boxes often contain images that correspond with the
function they control, as demonstrated in the image below.
Google Toolbar My computer toolbar

Related Computer toolbar

Display, hide built in toolbars Restore,
minimize the ribbon
 A toolbar often provides quick access to functions that are commonly
performed within the program. For example, a formatting toolbar in
a Microsoft Excel gives you access to things like making text bold or changing its
alignment, along with other common buttons. In an Internet browser, toolbars add
functionality that may not come pre-installed. For example, with the Google
Toolbar, you can get access to exclusive Google features.
Common computer software toolbars and other bars
App bar - Windows 8 bar.
Bar chart - A chart consisting of horizontal or vertical bars.
Barcode - A series of lines that identifies an address, product, or other
information.
Browser toolbar - Any toolbar in an Internet browser.
Bookmarks bar - Bar showing frequently visited bookmarks or favorites.
Commands bar - A bar that shows available commands in a program.
Formatting toolbar - Toolbar that shows text formatting options.
Formula bar - Bar in a spreadsheet program that allows you to edit a formula.
Menu bar - A bar at the top of the screen that gives access to all of the menus.
Navigation bar - Gives access to all navigation features in a browser.
Places bar - A left-pane bar and area that shows common places to access files.
Progress bar - An indicator that shows how long until something is completed.
Scroll bar - A bar on the bottom or side of the window to scroll through a page.
Split bar - A bar that divides the window into multiple sections.
Status bar - One of the few bars at the bottom of the window that shows the status.
Title bar - A bar at the very top of a window that describes the program or
window.

Computer hardware bars

Port bar - A device that allows your laptop to connect to other devices.
Spacebar - A key on a keyboard that creates a space.
 Types of a Toolbar

Application Toolbar
An application toolbar (appbar) works like the Windows taskbar. Software
programs use them extensively. The appbar is anchored to part an edge of the
Window, which differentiates it from a palette, often a free-floating or a dialog
box that appears with a right click of the mouse. Appbars generally have
buttons that give you quick access to other Windows, applications or shortcuts
within the program such as "Home," "View" or "Update."
Quick access toolbar
Although menus and toolbars were eliminated by Microsoft in Office 2010 in
lieu of "ribbons," the Quick Access Toolbar is notably still present. A
customizable toolbar, which you can locate either above or below the Ribbon,
is a set of your most frequently used commands. It does not matter on which
ribbon the command is found, it always appears for your easy access.
Search Toolbar
Most search engines, such as Google, Yahoo! and Bing, offer users a toolbar to
attach to the top of the browser window. Depending on the preferences that
you choose, you can use the toolbar to quickly search or access your favorite
search engine features including mail, weather and news.
These browser toolbars also provide access to functionality similar to many
word processing programs such as "File," "Edit" and "Save." Some browser
toolbars provide email and instant message access as well as spam controls.
Bookmarks Toolbar
Called favorites in Internet Explorer, and bookmarks in Chrome and Firefox,
most browsers include a spot to display frequently accessed bookmarks. When
you save a bookmark, you can choose to place it on the bookmark bar or you
can move it there at a later date. Save folders, website or feeds to the bar and
rearrange them easily. A "Favorites" icon such as a star is often included with
the Bookmarks toolbar, providing you with easy access to your favorite
websites.
Thumbnail Toolbar
A thumbnail toolbar found exclusively in Windows 7 provides you with instant
access to the key commands of a window through an embedded toolbar in the
thumbnail. The toolbar has a maximum of seven buttons. It is only available if
the application designer has included the toolbar feature; it is not a toolbar that
you can choose to display.
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
1. Demonstrate how to display a browser Toolbar.
2. Demonstrate how to hide a built in Toolbar.
3. Demonstrate how to restore a Toolbar.
4. Demonstrate how to minimize the Ribbon of the tab.