How to Fix the Google Toolbar When It's Missing: 5 Ways (2024)

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Last Updated: June 4, 2024Fact Checked

Quick Fixes for the Google Chrome Toolbar

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1. Press F11 (Windows), F4 (Chromebook) or Ctrl+⌘ Cmd+F (Mac). The most common issue when your entire Google Chrome toolbar is missing is full-screen mode. Pressing the keyboard shortcut will toggle you out of full-screen mode.^[1]

   • If you're using a Mac, you can also click the small green circle in the top left corner of the browser page.

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   Click ⋮. You'll see this three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the browser window.

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   Hover your mouse over Extensions and select Manage Extensions. This will open your Extensions Manager page that lists all the extensions for Chrome that you've installed.

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   Locate the extension you want to see in the toolbar and click the switch to toggle it on

   . If the switch is blue and pointing to the right, it's enabled and you should see that extension's icon in the toolbar, to the right of the omnibar (the search and address bar).

   • If you don't see the icon, click the puzzle piece icon. You'll see a drop-down of all the extensions that are enabled. Click the pin icon to pin it to your toolbar.

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   Click ⋮. You'll see this three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the browser window.

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   Go to Bookmarks and lists > Show Bookmarks Bar. Doing this will display your bookmarks bar below the address bar.

   • Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + B (PC and Chromebook) or Cmd + Shift + B (Mac).

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1. Uninstall Chrome and reinstall it to get rid of any software issues. Only do this if the previous steps did not work to solve your problem! On Windows, you can uninstall Chrome in Settings > Apps > Chrome > Uninstall. On Mac, you can drag and drop the app from the Applications folder in Finder to the trash can.

   • Once you've uninstalled it and emptied the trash can or deleted any associated files, go back to https://www.google.com/chrome/ and install a fresh version of the web browser.

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1. Run a scan if the issue still persists even after you uninstall and reinstall another version of Chrome. Run a scan and remove any threats to get your Chrome toolbar back.

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