Toolbar Not Showing In Google Docs Here Is How To Get It Back

Luckily, the missing toolbar is likely a settings issue, so resolving it should be straightforward, just like the Google Doc won’t open problem. Here, we will explore some solutions you can apply to bring back your missing toolbar.

How do I get back the missing Google Docs toolbar?

1. Unhide the toolbar

Google Docs lets you hide the toolbar for a less crowded working area. Sometimes, you do not see the toolbar because you hid it on accident. To restore the toolbar, open a Google Docs file, place your cursor on the text box, and press Ctrl + Shift + F. This shortcut also hides the toolbar you use when you wish to unhide the toolbar. Alternatively, you can unhide the toolbar using the arrow on the top right-hand corner of the screen. When the toolbar is hidden, the arrow faces downward, and when shown, the arrow points upward. Therefore, if the arrow is facing down, click on it to reveal the hidden toolbar. Another technique for unhiding the toolbar is to press the Fn + ESC key combination. Sometimes, the toolbar is not missing but greyed out and disabled, which means that the owner of the Google Docs file has not granted you edit permissions. The next solution shows you how to request and grant users permission to edit the Google Docs file.

2. Get edit permissions

2.1 How to request permission to edit a Google Docs file.

2.2. How to grant a user edit permissions to a Google Doc.

If you don’t have permission to edit a document, the Google Docs toolbar will be missing on your end. With the steps above, you should be able to request permission from the owner of the document.

3. Enable Compact Controls

Compact Controls is another feature that can make the Google Docs toolbar go missing. Enabling it should quickly restore your toolbar. It should be noted that this feature might not be available for you. So, you can’t apply this solution if you can’t find it. The missing Google Docs toolbar restricts your control over your documents. Thankfully, it is an issue that can be fixed easily, as shown in this guide. If Google Docs is not printing on your PC, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below. To resolve this, we have shown you how to unhide the missing Google Docs toolbar and get permission to edit it.

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