What determines the order of tool bar items display

[AAaron123]

I have a folder containing links.

I dragged it from the desktop into the bar at the bottom where it became a
tool bar.

I have it positioned so three items show. To see the rest I must click the
What I can't do is arrange the order the items appear in.

I even tried prepending the names with 1, 2,...

I can't figure what determines the order. Not any of the file dates - I've
checked that. Not alphabetically either.

Can you give any info about this?


thanks

PS What's the names of the sections in the bar at the bottom of the screen?
And the bar?

 

[FrankV]

Hold left click on a button and move it to where you want. You should see a
capital "I" next to the button you are moving.

Frank

 

[AAaron123]

that works, thanks

Hold left click on a button and move it to where you want. You should see
a capital "I" next to the button you are moving.

Frank

 

[dadiOH]

PS What's the names of the sections in the bar at the bottom of the
screen?

It depends on what you have on it. There are normally the tray (where the
clock is) - AKA "notification area" - and the "quick launch" toolbar if you
kept that.

And the bar?

Taskbar. You can have up to four taskbars, one on each side of the monitor
and each taskbar can as many toolbars (like quick launch) as you care to put
on it.

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[AAaron123]

It depends on what you have on it. There are normally the tray (where the
clock is) - AKA "notification area" - and the "quick launch" toolbar if
you kept that.


Taskbar. You can have up to four taskbars, one on each side of the
monitor and each taskbar can as many toolbars (like quick launch) as you
care to put on it.

How ca I create a new taskbar?

(Isn't that better than asking: How to create a new bar like the one at the
bottom of the screen?)

Thanks for that

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

It depends on what you have on it. There are normally the tray (where the
clock is) - AKA "notification area" - and the "quick launch" toolbar if you
kept that.


Taskbar. You can have up to four taskbars, one on each side of the monitor
and each taskbar can as many toolbars (like quick launch) as you care to put
on it.

This is not, strictly speaking, correct. You can have only *one* Task
Bar. Toolbars, such as the Quick Launch Bar, are not part of the Task
Bar. Although it appears on the Task Bar by default, the Quick Launch
Bar, and other toolbars, are separate toolbars that can be dragged off
the Task bar and docked on other sides of the screen.

If you drag the Quick Launch Bar off the Task Bar and dock it on the
left side of the screen, that does *not* mean that you have created a
second Task Bar there. There is still only a single Task Bar.

Also note that the Task Bar itself can be dragged to what ever side of
the screen you prefer it on.

 

[AAaron123]

got it

thanks

This is not, strictly speaking, correct. You can have only *one* Task
Bar. Toolbars, such as the Quick Launch Bar, are not part of the Task
Bar. Although it appears on the Task Bar by default, the Quick Launch
Bar, and other toolbars, are separate toolbars that can be dragged off
the Task bar and docked on other sides of the screen.

If you drag the Quick Launch Bar off the Task Bar and dock it on the
left side of the screen, that does *not* mean that you have created a
second Task Bar there. There is still only a single Task Bar.

Also note that the Task Bar itself can be dragged to what ever side of
the screen you prefer it on.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

got it

thanks

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

[dadiOH]

This is not, strictly speaking, correct. You can have only *one* Task
Bar. Toolbars, such as the Quick Launch Bar, are not part of the Task
Bar. Although it appears on the Task Bar by default, the Quick Launch
Bar, and other toolbars, are separate toolbars that can be dragged off
the Task bar and docked on other sides of the screen.

If you drag the Quick Launch Bar off the Task Bar and dock it on the
left side of the screen, that does *not* mean that you have created a
second Task Bar there. There is still only a single Task Bar.

I guess it depends upon how one defines "taskbars". To me, a taskbar is
something upon which I can put toolbars. I have three of those each with
numerous toolbars. The "original" taskbar -
with Start - is at the left of the monitor. I have another at the bottom
and a third at the right side. The closed up toolbars all have multiple
folders each with shortcuts to numerous apps. Here's an old screenshot...

http://mysite.verizon.net/xico/pix/taskbars_and_toolbars.jpg

It looks cluttered but it isn't because each taskbar is set to auto-hide and
only pops out when the cursor is moved to the screen edge. I like it this
way because it gives me quick access to frequently used apps without any
clicking other than on the app's shortcut.



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[dadiOH]

How ca I create a new taskbar?

Here's one way. It is a copy & paste from my dandies (see below in sig) in
the section "Handy Dandies - Taskbars & Toolbars" and it makes reference to
some screen shots in the original which(obviously) are not included here.
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There are more elegant ways to make another taskbar but you can do it by
left clicking the My Computer icon and dragging it to an empty side of your
monitor. Once you get there, let loose and a new "My Computer" toolbar will
pop out. Yes, I know you don't need a My Computer toolbar but bear with me
a bit.

Make a folder somewhere and name it something catchy like "Toolbars". Now
make sub-folders that describe the type of applications you use most
frequently...perhaps a folder for "Audio", one for "Visual", another for
"Utilities"...like that. The sub-folders can have sub-folders too. These
are my toolbar folders...

and here is the same thing with the Audio folder expanded. What doesn't
show are the shortcuts within the folders, all of which have special icons
so I can spot them quickly...

Next, browse to the programs you use most frequently, make a shortcut to it
and put the shortcut in the appropriate toolbar folder. Now right click the
taskbar you made by dragging "My Computer", highlight "Toolbars" and select
"New toolbar" from the menu that pops out. Browse to your "Toolbar" folder,
select one of the sub-folders and click OK. BINGO! You have a new toolbar!
You can now close the extraneous "My Computer" one...right click > Toolbars
and untick it. The shortcuts don't have to be to programs either - they can
be to anything...documents, URLs...

You can make as many toolbars as you might like. Why are they handy?
It gives you quick access to the programs you use most frequently.
By arranging the toolbar folders by type of program, your toolbars become
categorized...another aid in getting to something quickly.
You can get that mess of shortcuts off your desktop and use that space
for things you are busy working on at the moment.

****************************************************

How the new toolbars will look depends on three things that can be selected
by right clicking the toolbar...
Show title
Show text
View

If you have one set to "Show title", you can drag the toolbar until it
closes up so just the title shows. If you now click that toolbar, you'll
get a pop-up menu listing all the things in it like this shot of the
contents of my Audio folder...

You can also see parts of some other toolbars under the menu. Cluttered?
Not at all...the whole works is invisible until it pops out when I move the
cursor to the right side of the monitor. I have very quick access to dozens
of my most used apps and there is nothing - nothing - visible on my desk
top. Cool...

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

I guess it depends upon how one defines "taskbars". To me, a taskbar is
something upon which I can put toolbars.

OK, but you are using the term in an idiosyncratic way, not the way
Microsoft uses it.

It's your choice of course, but the problem is that if you use a word
in a way that's different from the way most people use it, you are
very likely to be misunderstood.

 

[dadiOH]

OK, but you are using the term in an idiosyncratic way, not the way
Microsoft uses it.

It's your choice of course, but the problem is that if you use a word
in a way that's different from the way most people use it, you are
very likely to be misunderstood.

I'm totally willing to reserve "taskbar" for the usual one but I'm at a loss
as to what to call the others. "Toolbar" is just one, yes? So what would
be the correct term for a series of toolbars on one "whatever" thing?

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'm totally willing to reserve "taskbar" for the usual one but I'm at a loss
as to what to call the others. "Toolbar" is just one, yes? So what would
be the correct term for a series of toolbars on one "whatever" thing?

Sorry, I don't know an "official" name. I just call it a Quick Launch
Bar or a "whatever" toolbar.