Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated April 22, 2023)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
As you are customizing Excel to reflect your working habits, there may be times when you want to create your own custom toolbar. You can create a toolbar by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Toolbars tab of the Customize dialog box.
Figure 2. The New Toolbar dialog box.
Figure 3. The Commands tab of the Customize dialog box.
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