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How to Customize the Yahoo! Toolbar

Saturday, April 28, 2007
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access

Change the Order of Buttons on the Yahoo! Toolbar

  • Step 1:
    Log in to your Yahoo account by clicking the 'Sign In' link on the home page (see the Resources section below).
  • Step 2:
    Click on the pencil icon to bring up the 'Personal Options' menu on the Yahoo! toolbar.
  • Step 3:
    Click on the 'Change Toolbar Layout' option.
  • Step 4:
    Choose each button in the order you wish them to appear on your toolbar.
  • Step 5:
    Save your button settings by clicking 'Finish.'

Customize the Yahoo! Toolbar with Browser Tabs

  • Step 1:
    Create a new browser tab to launch a new Web site by clicking the 'Add Tab' button.
  • Step 2:
    Set the destination for the new tab. The default destination is the Yahoo! search page. You can change this by navigating to a site from the search page, clicking on a destination from your Internet Explorer bookmarks or typing in a Web address manually in the Address Bar.

Customize Other Features by Using Toolbar Options

  • Step 1:
    Click the pencil icon from the Settings menu.
  • Step 2:
    Select 'Toolbar Options.'
  • Step 3:
    Check or uncheck options as you wish at this point. For instance, you can choose to automatically clear your recent search history or disable the pop-up blocker.

Adjust the Size of the Search Box on the Yahoo! Toolbar

  • Step 1:
    Direct your mouse cursor to the 'grab line' of the address bar. You'ill know you've found it when your cursor changes from a single pointing arrow to a double-headed arrow.
  • Step 2:
    Resize the search box by holding the mouse button down and dragging the cursor left or right until you're satisfied with the new size of the search box.

Tips & Warnings

  • Note that changes may not become visible until you refresh the toolbar.
  • For more tips on how to customize the Yahoo! Companion toolbar, check out the Toolbar Help page .
  • Keep your Yahoo! account information private. Avoid using the 'Remember My Password' feature if you use a shared computer.

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