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Toolbar.
A compact collection of actions for the current content or task.
Also calledaction bartool strip
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UI illustrationSee it in context
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What it is
A compact collection of actions for the current content or task. Group related actions, make frequent ones directly accessible, and place secondary commands in overflow.
When to use it
Use it around editors, documents, and task-focused screens.
Know the difference
A toolbar performs actions; a navigation bar primarily communicates location and movement.
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Across platforms
WebiOSiPadOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinuxwatchOSWear OStvOSAndroid TVvisionOS
Web · iOS · iPadOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux · watchOS · Wear OS · tvOS · Android TV · visionOS
Desktop toolbars can show more controls; small touch screens need larger targets and fewer visible actions.
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Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.