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Each software has specific functionalities that are shown as icons in the toolbar to allow users a more direct and faster way to perform the tasks they want. Sometimes not all icons or not all icons you need are shown. In these cases you can choose those that you want to be displayed in the toolbar.
How to show hidden toolbar icons
In order to show hidden icons on the toolbar of your software, e.g. Microsoft Word:
- Go to the View menu
- Choose the option Toolbar
- Select by clicking each of the functionalities that you want to be displayed as icons in the toolbar
Now, you should be able to see the new icons you selected on your toolbar or on an extra toolbar.
Why is this information important for translators and translation teachers?
One of the advantages of working with the computer is that translators can use several applications at the same time, such as translation memories, the Internet, electronic dictionaries, terminology databases, etc. Since these applications offer different functionalities and have different toolbars and icons which are not always displayed together at the same time, translators should know how to display or hide the icons corresponding to those functionalities that they use more often or that they never use.