How can I customise the Chrome toolbar on a computer?

You can customise the toolbar in Google Chrome on your computer to make it more convenient and suited to your workflow.

To start, you can manage which icons appear on the toolbar. For example, to show or hide the Bookmarks bar, press Ctrl + Shift + B (Windows) or Command + Shift + B (Mac). This adds quick access to your saved sites below the address bar.

You can also pin or unpin extensions. Click the puzzle icon (Extensions) on the toolbar to view all installed extensions. Then click the pin icon next to any extension to make it visible on the toolbar. Unpinning removes it from view but keeps it installed.

To customise shortcuts, open a new tab and click Customize Chrome. From there, you can add or edit shortcuts that appear on the New Tab page, making it easier to access frequently visited sites.

You can rearrange items on the toolbar by dragging extension icons left or right. This helps you prioritize tools you use most often.

Additionally, you can change the overall appearance of the toolbar by applying a theme. Go to Settings > Appearance > Theme to select a color scheme or install a theme from the Chrome Web Store.

If you want to adjust what appears in the toolbar menus, you can explore Chrome settings and disable features or extensions you do not need.

Customise your toolbar 

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select More   More tools  Customise Chrome.
3. In the 'Customise Chrome' side panel, to find all the toolbar buttons available, select Toolbar.
4. Choose the toolbar buttons to turn on or off.

Tips:

• The first toolbar button that you choose shows first in the toolbar order.
• You can press and drag the pinned buttons in the toolbar to change their position.
• You can't reorder a disabled button.
• To unpin a pinned button:
  1. Right-click a pinned button.
  2. From the context menu, select Unpin.

More ways to customise your toolbar:

• From the new tab page:
  1. Open a new tab.
  2. At the bottom right, select Customise this page   Toolbar.
• From Settings: ​​
  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, select More   Settings  Appearance.
  3. Select Customise your toolbar.
  4. Choose which buttons show in the toolbar.
• From a previously pinned button in the toolbar:
  1. Right-click a pinned button.
  2. Select Customise toolbar.

Tips:

• To reset your toolbar to default:
  • For Windows and Chromebook: Select Reset to default.
  • For Macbook: Select Reset to default.
• Some buttons open in the side panel, in a new tab or as a bubble. For example:
  • Reading list opens in the side panel.
  • Delete browsing data opens in a new tab.
  • Translate and Send tab to self opens next to the address bar as a bubble.

Related resources

• Create, find and edit bookmarks in Chrome
• Check or delete your Chrome browsing history
• Use your camera and microphone in Chrome
• Manage Chrome side panel
• Customise your new tab page in Chrome

In summary, customising the Chrome toolbar on a computer involves managing bookmarks, pinning extensions, rearranging icons, and applying themes to create a more efficient and personalized browsing experience.