How to Show the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Excel for Mac

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to enable the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel for Mac.

Quick summary

The Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Excel for Mac lets you pin your most-used commands for one-click access directly above or below the ribbon. You can show and customize it in just a few steps through Excel's Preferences settings.

Steps

With your Excel worksheet open, press Command + Comma to open the Preferences settings.
Select Ribbon & Toolbar from the available preference options.
Click the Quick Access Toolbar tab at the top of the dialog.
In the left-side menu, choose the tool you want to add to the toolbar.
Click the Right Arrow icon to move the selected tool to the toolbar; repeat for any additional tools.
Click Save to apply your changes and make the Quick Access Toolbar visible in Excel.

📌 Why this matters

The Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Excel for Mac gives users instant one-click access to their most frequently used commands, eliminating the need to dig through menus or the ribbon. Enabling and customizing this toolbar can significantly speed up spreadsheet workflows for analysts, finance professionals, and everyday Excel users on macOS. Because the toolbar persists across all workbooks, any tools you pin — such as Save, Undo, or custom macros — are always within reach, reducing repetitive navigation and improving productivity.

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