OFF95: Shortcut Bar Questions and Answers (135831)

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Q. What is the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar?

A. Formerly known as Microsoft Office Manager (MOM), the Office Shortcut Bar has been enhanced to complement the Windows 95 user interface. It is evolving with the operating system, and it is becoming less of a tool to start your programs and more of a program management tool.

Q. How can I use the Office Shortcut Bar to switch between programs?

A. It takes only one click to access Office for Windows 95. The Office Shortcut Bar provides instant access to Office interoperability, allowing you to start or switch between programs. Two buttons on the Office Shortcut Bar "Open A Document" and "Start A New Document" are shared by all the Office programs: use these buttons to open existing and create new Office documents.

Q. Can I move the Office Shortcut Bar?

A. Yes. You can click and drag the Office Shortcut Bar to move it to different locations on the desktop. The Office Shortcut Bar responds to changes in screen resolution and intelligently adjusts its size and position to remain "docked" (located against one of the edges of your screen). It can also be placed on the Windows 95 desktop in a "floating" fashion.

Q. How can I hide the Office Shortcut Bar?

A. The Office Shortcut Bar can be set to Auto Hide, which causes it to disappear from the screen when it is not in use. You can also use the "AutoFit Into Title Bar Area" option to display the Office Shortcut Bar within the title bar of a program. When the Office Shortcut Bar is displayed this way, all the advantages that the Office Shortcut Bar provides are available, but you can still work in full-screen mode. Also, unlike Microsoft Office Manager in earlier versions of Microsoft Office, the Office Shortcut Bar can be minimized in any mode.

Q. How can I customize the Office Shortcut Bar?

A. The Office Shortcut Bar features multiple toolbars that can be customized to include favorite programs, documents, and folders. You can also add other Windows 95 programs to the Office Shortcut Bar toolbars. To add a button to the Office Shortcut Bar, simply drag an icon or filename from My Computer, Windows Explorer, or the Windows 95 desktop.