Main Toolbar
------------

For general information about **Explorer++**'s toolbars, ie. moving,
resizing, customizing, etc., see the toolbars :doc:`Overview <index>`.

.. image:: /_static/images/toolbars/main_toolbar.png

The **Main** toolbar provides access to some commonly used
**Explorer++** functions. The following buttons are available on the
**Main** toolbar, using the :doc:`Customize <customize>` dialog; your
toolbar may not contain all buttons. The table below shows the buttons
*loosely* organized by function; your toolbar may have buttons in any
order.

.. list-table::
  :header-rows: 1

  * - **Button**
    - **Tooltip**
    - **Brief Description**
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_back.png
    - :doc:`Back <../menus/go/back>`
    - returns the tab to the previous location in the tab's history, if
      one exists
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_history.png
    -
    - this (separate) button - part of the **Back** button - opens a
      menu showing a list of history locations, in the *Back direction*.
      Clicking on an item returns the tab to that location directly.
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_forward.png
    - :doc:`Forward <../menus/go/forward>`
    - returns the tab to the newest, but previously visited location in
      the tab's history, if one exists. This location only exists if the
      **Back** function has been used; ie. the *Forward history* is only
      created by the Back function.
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_history.png
    -
    - this (separate) button - part of the **Forward** button - opens a
      menu showing a list of history locations, in the *Forward
      direction*. Clicking on an item returns the tab to that location
      directly.
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_up.png
    - :doc:`Up <../menus/go/up>`
    - goes to the parent folder of the current location
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_folders_on.png
    - :doc:`Folders <../menus/view/folders>` (enabled)
    - clicking this button toggles the Folders pane off (hidden)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_folders_off.png
    - :doc:`Folders <../menus/view/folders>` (disabled)
    - clicking this button toggles the Folders pane on (visible)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_copy.png
    - :doc:`Copy <../menus/edit/copy>`
    - places selected items (files and folders) on the clipboard
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_cut.png
    - :doc:`Cut <../menus/edit/cut>`
    - *removes* selected files and folders and places them on the
      clipboard. Removal is done at the time of *pasting*.
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_paste.png
    - :doc:`Paste <../menus/edit/paste>`
    - pastes data or files/folders from the clipboard
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_delete.png
    - :doc:`Delete <../menus/file/delete>`
    - deletes files/folders to the Recycle bin (except for removable
      drives)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_delete_perm.png
    - :doc:`Delete permanently <../menus/file/delete_permanently>`
    - deletes files/folders without sending them to the Recycle bin
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_properties.png
    - :doc:`Properties <../menus/file/properties>`
    - displays properties of a file or folder. Multiple files/folders
      (mixed) may also be used.
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_search.png
    - :doc:`Search <../menus/tools/search>`
    - finds files/folders by name and/or attributes
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_new_folder.png
    - :doc:`New Folder <../menus/actions/new_folder>`
    - creates a new folder in the current folder (tab)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_copy_to.png
    - :doc:`Copy To <../menus/edit/copy_to_folder>`
    - copies selected files and folders to a different location
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_move_to.png
    - :doc:`Move To <../menus/edit/move_to_folder>`
    - moves selected files and folders to a different location
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_views.png
    - :doc:`Views <../menus/view/view_modes>`
    - cycles through available views for the current tab
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_history.png
    -
    - this (separate) button - part of the **Views** button - opens a
      menu showing available views and allows the user to select a view
      directly (menu item is checked)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_command_prompt.png
    - :doc:`Show Command Prompt <../menus/file/show_command_prompt>`
    - opens a command prompt (ie. *DOS box*) in the current directory
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_refresh.png
    - :doc:`Refresh <../menus/view/refresh>`
    - re-sorts and re-displays the current Files pane, subject to
      current settings (ie. Sort By, etc.)
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_bookmark_tab.png
    - :doc:`Bookmark the current tab <../menus/bookmarks/bookmark_tab>`
    - creates a new bookmark
  * - .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_organize_bookmarks.png
    - :doc:`Manage Bookmarks <../menus/bookmarks/manage_bookmarks>`
    - opens the **Manage Bookmarks** dialog
  * - .. _new_tab_button:
      .. image:: /_static/images/icons/btn_new_tab.png
    - :doc:`Create a new tab <../menus/file/new_tab>`
    - creates a new tab in the files pane