How to Disable the Mini-Toolbar in Word

When you select text in Microsoft word, by default the Mini-Toolbar appears. The Mini-Toolbar displays whenever you right-click on selected text and provides quick access to common formatting commands such as bold, italic, font color, font type, font size, fill color, increase indent, decrease indent and increase/decrease font size.

While this toolbar can be convenient, it can also be cumbersome, especially if you’re trying to move text around on your document using click-and-drag. Luckily, you can turn it off from the Word Options window if you find it irritating or otherwise distracting.

To Turn Off the Mini-Toolbar

1. Click the File tab on the Ribbon.
2. Click Options in the left pane.
3. Click the checkbox next to Show Mini Toolbar on selection to uncheck it.
   
   
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5. Click OK.

Tip: You can temporarily display the Mini-Toolbar by right-clicking on highlighted text, even if you have it turned off.