This wikiHow teaches you how to bring back the missing toolbar in a computer web browser. You can follow these methods on Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Since you cannot add additional toolbars on mobile browsers, the methods in this article cannot be followed on mobile devices.
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Method 1 of 5: On Google Chrome
Step 1. Open Google Chrome
This browser icon looks like a red, yellow, green, and blue ball.
Step 2. Make sure you are not using Chrome in full screen view
The full screen mode actually hides the browser toolbars. The steps to follow to exit full screen mode will depend on the computer's operating system:
- Windows – Press the F11 key (or Fn+F11).
- Mac – Hover over the top of the screen, then click the green circle in the upper left corner of the screen when it appears.
Step 3. Click
It's in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window. A drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Select More tools
It's in the middle of the drop-down menu. After that, a pop-out menu will be displayed.
Step 5. Click Extensions
It's in the pop-out menu. The “Extensions” page will open after that.
Since Chrome uses extensions to add toolbars, you can enable toolbars that are not in use from that page
Step 6. Locate the toolbar
Scroll through the page until you find the toolbar you want to use in Chrome.
If the bar is not found, you may need to reinstall the appropriate extension
Step 7. Activate the toolbar
Check the " Enabled " box to the right of the toolbar extension, then check the " Allow in incognito " box under the bar if you want to use it in incognito mode.
Step 8. Activate the bookmarks bar
If the issue is not resolved after the toolbar is enabled, you may actually want to enable the bookmarks bar. To enable this bar:
- Click " ⋮ ”
- Choose " Bookmarks ”.
- Click " Show bookmarks bar ”.
Step 9. Run a virus scan
If the toolbar is still not working properly, your computer may have a virus. Scan the computer with an antivirus program to see if the problem is indeed caused by a virus. If a virus is detected, an antivirus program can usually remove it.
Method 2 of 5: On Safari
Step 1. Open Safari
This browser is marked by a blue compass icon that appears in the Mac's Dock.
- Make sure you open Safari in windowed mode, and not full-screen view.
- If Safari is already open in full-screen mode, hover over the top of the screen, then click the green button in the upper-left corner of the screen when it appears.
Step 2. Click View
This menu option is at the top of the screen. Once clicked, a drop-down menu will appear.
Step 3. Click Show Toolbars
This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu “ View After that, the toolbar will be displayed again.
- You can also click “ Show Path Bar " and " Show Tab Bar ” if you can't see the URL field or tab view at the top of the Safari window.
- If you see the option “ Hide Toolbar ", click " Hide Toolbar ” first, then click “ Show Toolbar ” to re-enable the toolbar.
Step 4. Modify the toolbar
To do so:
- Click " View ”.
- Click " Customize Toolbars… ”.
- Click and drag content from the menu to the toolbar.
Step 5. Run a virus scan
If the toolbar still doesn't appear after enabling it, there may be malware on the computer that is preventing the toolbar from loading when Safari is opened. Fortunately, a virus scan can help remove the malware.
Method 3 of 5: On Firefox
Step 1. Open Firefox
This browser icon looks like a globe with a dark blue background and an orange fox on it.
Step 2. Make sure you are not using the browser in full screen mode
If you are in that mode, exit by following these steps:
- Windows – Press the F11 key (or Fn+F11) to exit full screen mode.
- Mac – Hover over the top of the screen, then click the green circle in the upper left corner of the screen when it appears.
Step 3. Click
It's in the upper-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear after that.
Step 4. Click Add-ons
This option is in the drop-down menu. After that, the “Add-Ons” page will be displayed.
Step 5. Click the Extensions tab
It's in the top-left corner of the page.
Step 6. Look for toolbar extensions
Swipe up or down the page to find the extension that acts as the desired toolbar.
Step 7. Click Enable
It's to the right of the extension's name.
Step 8. Click Restart now when prompted
This link is displayed above the enabled toolbar. Firefox will restart. When finished, the toolbar will return to display.
Step 9. Activate the main toolbar
If the issue is not resolved after you enable the add-on, you may need to enable the main toolbar. To activate it:
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- Choose " Toolbars ”.
- Click the toolbar that you want to activate (e.g. the bookmarks bar or “ Bookmarks Toolbar ”).
- Repeat the same steps for the other blades if necessary.
Step 10. Modify the existing toolbar
- Click the menu " ☰ ”
- Click " Customize… ”.
- Make sure the " Toolbars " option is selected in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
- Click and drag the toolbar options from the center of the page to the top-right corner of the window.
Step 11. Run a virus scan
If the toolbar is still not working properly, your computer may have a virus. Scan the computer with an antivirus program to see if the problem is indeed caused by a virus. If a virus is detected, an antivirus program can usually remove it.
Method 4 of 5: On Microsoft Edge
Step 1. Open Edge
This browser icon looks like a dark blue “e”, or a white “e” on a blue background.
Step 2. Click
It's in the upper-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear after that.
Step 3. Click Extensions
It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
Step 4. Select the toolbar
You may need to scroll through the screen to find the bar you want to use. Once found, click the bar to select it.
Step 5. Click the white switch under the toolbar name
The switch will return to the active position
. The toolbar services will be re-enabled, including the switch below it labeled "Show button next to the address bar".
You can repeat this process for other missing or hidden bars by clicking the " Back " arrow button in the top left corner of the menu and selecting another service/bar
Step 6. Run a virus scan
If the toolbar is still not working properly, your computer may have a virus. Scan the computer with an antivirus program to see if the problem is indeed caused by a virus. If a virus is detected, an antivirus program can usually remove it.
Method 5 of 5: On Internet Explorer
Step 1. Open Internet Explorer
The browser is marked by a light blue “e” icon wrapped in a yellow ribbon.
Step 2. Make sure you are not using the browser in full screen mode
If you are in that mode, press the F11 key (or Fn+F11) to exit full screen mode.
Step 3. Open “Settings”
Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. A drop-down menu will appear after that.
Step 4. Click Manage add-ons
It's at the top of the drop-down menu. A new window will be displayed after that.
Step 5. Click the Toolbars and Extensions tab
This tab is on the left side of the window.
Step 6. Locate the toolbar that needs to be enabled
Browse the bar options until you find the one you need to use.
Step 7. Select the bar
Click the bar you want to use to select it.
Step 8. Click Enable
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. The toolbar will be activated after that.
You can repeat the same process for all the bars that need to be activated
Step 9. Click Close
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. After that, the “Add-Ons” window will close.
Step 10. Activate the main toolbar
To activate it:
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- Click " View ” in the upper-left corner of the window.
- Choose " Toolbars ”
- Mark option " Menu bar ”.
- Repeat the process for the other blades.
Step 11. Run a virus scan
If the toolbar is still not working properly, your computer may have a virus. Scan the computer with an antivirus program to see if the problem is indeed caused by a virus. If a virus is detected, an antivirus program can usually remove it.
