Hey there, fellow Microsoft Project enthusiasts! Have you ever wished you could have your most-used commands and buttons at your fingertips while working on your projects? Well, guess what? You can, and I’m here to show you exactly how. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to add your favorite commands and buttons to the Microsoft Project Quick Access Toolbar. Trust me, it’s a game-changer! If you would rather watch the YouTube video on this subject, click here or click the thumbnail below.

Adding Your Favorite Buttons to your Quick Access Toolbar: Step by Step

Alright, let’s dive right in. The Quick Access Toolbar might be that little gem hidden in plain sight at the upper left corner of your Microsoft Project application window. If you’ve never noticed it before, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Here’s how you can customize it to make it your new best friend:

• Accessing Project Options: Click the “File” tab, and then select “Options.” This will take you to the Backstage area where you can tweak various settings.
• Finding Quick Access Toolbar: Within the “Project Options” dialog, locate and click on “Quick Access Toolbar.” This is where the magic happens.
• Choosing Commands: At the top of the “Quick Access Toolbar” section of the dialog, click the pick list menu labeled “Choose commands from” and select “All Commands.” This opens up a whole array of possibilities.
• Adding Commands: Now, you’ll see a list of available commands on the left and the current commands on the right—the Quick Access Toolbar itself. Select the command you want to add from the left and click the “Add >>” button to add it to the list on the right.
• Organizing the Toolbar: Want to arrange your commands in a specific order? No problem. Highlight a command on the right and use the “Up” and “Down” arrow buttons to reorder them according to your preference.
• Creating Sections: If you’re a fan of organization (who isn’t?), you can add separators to group your commands logically. After adding a command, click on “<Separator>” and then “Add >>” to create a visual distinction.
• Recommended Commands: Following are the commands I recommend you add to your own Quick Access Toolbar:
  • New File
  • Open
  • Save
  • Close File
  • <Separator>
  • Page Setup…
  • Print
  • <Separator>
  • Undo
  • Redo
  • <Separator>
  • Link Tasks [Link the Selected Tasks]
  • Unlink Tasks
  • <Separator>
  • Zoom In
  • Zoom Out
  • Selected Tasks [Zoom Selected Tasks]
  • Entire Project [Zoom Entire Project]
  • <Separator>
  • Scroll to Task
• Setting a Final Option: Once you’re done adding your buttons, there’s one more trick up my sleeve for you. Check out the “Show Quick Access Toolbar below the Ribbon” option at the bottom left of the dialog. This keeps everything visible and tidy.
• Saving Your Changes: Click “OK” to save your selections and exit the dialog.

Voilà! You’ve just revamped your Quick Access Toolbar with all your go-to commands and buttons. Now, you won’t need to dig through menus or hunt for icons when you’re in the zone. Take a moment to appreciate your organized workspace and quick access to the tools you need.

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