Quick access has stopped listing my files by group AND sorting. I should have specified that the option is not available in Quick access.
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As you add commands, you'll notice that they appear in the order in which they have been selected. You may feel the need to sort alphabetically or by type. Here's how you can organize your commands. How to reorder the commands. Right-click on the Quick Access Toolbar and select Customize the Quick Access Toolbar from the list. Click on commands under the Customize Quick Access Toolbar section.
Click on the Up or Down arrows to the right on the command list to move the command up (left) or down (right). Click Ok to complete.Grouping commands in the Toolbar. Grouping essentially creates fences around a selection of commands, providing the appearance of relationships between them. These fences are known as 'Separators.' How to add Separators.
Right-click on the Quick Access Toolbar. Choose Customize the Quick Access Toolbar. Under Choose Commands from, select Separator at the top of the list. Click Add to add to the toolbar. Use the Up and Down arrows to place the Separator.
Click Ok to complete.You can stack more than one Separator at a time, depending on your visual preferences.Keyboard shortcuts. Want to use the Quick Access Toolbar even more quickly? You can use keyboard shortcuts to use the commands with even less effort. By using the ALT key in conjunction with a number key you can execute functions by touching the mouse. To use keyboard shortcuts.
Press the ALT key to reveal the numbers associated with the Toolbar commands. Press the number that corresponds to the chosen command.You'll soon see that the numbered system increases from left to right, and you can easily learn what to press for your most frequently used commands.
Couple this function with reordering your commands, and you'll discover your increased efficiency.Reset your customizationAs you experiment with customization, you may end up with unfavorable results. Being able to reset helps you save time trying to reverse your settings. To reset the toolbar. Right-click the Quick Access Toolbar. Select Customize the Quick Access Toolbar. Click Reset, under Customizations. Select Reset only Quick Access Toolbar.You're then free to start fresh and find a new way to be efficient or to mess something else up.
Wrapping upWhen used correctly, the Toolbar can be your best friend for formatting, data entry, and other functions. It's one way of making Microsoft Excel a truly personal experience. What does your Toolbar look like? Do you use the toolbar or do you work mainly out of the Ribbon?
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