How to Change Color of Icon Bar in QuickBooks?

Change Color of Icon Bar in QuickBooks

QuickBooks allows you to change color of icon bar in QuickBooks based on your preferences. However, most users do not have any clue how to find this feature. Hence, we bring you this guide to show you how you can customize the QuickBooks icon bar.

How Do You Change the Color of Your QuickBooks Icon Bar?

To change color of icon bar in QuickBooks, one has to set the preferences for colors. This can be done via the My Preferences tab where you need to check the box for applying colors. Then, go for the company file color scheme and pick a color of your own choice.

For your better understands, we are providing step by step instructions:

  • Click on the “Edit” menu.
  • Go to the “Preferences” option.
  • From the “My Preferences” tab, check the box located before “Switch to colored icons/light background on the Top Icon Bar”.
  • Now, switch to the “Company file color scheme” field and select the color of your preference.

Once you pick a color, you will notice the change in the icon bar which looks quite catchy. Similarly, you can try on the colors. Once done, click the OK button to save your changes.

How to Add a New Icon Bar Item in QuickBooks?

A lot of users require new items in their icon bar. If you want to add some of the new items to your QuickBooks icon bar, using the Customize Icon Bar will be really helpful. All you have to

Carry out these steps to add a new item in the icon bar:

  • Click on the “Rightwards Arrow” located on the top right before the search bar.
  • Then, click on the “Customize Icon Bar” option.
  • Click the “Add” button in the “Customize Icon Bar”.
  • When you are in the “Add Icon Bar Item”, select your option that you prefer to add.
  • If required, edit the “Description” and “Label”.
  • Click the “OK” button twice.

After performing these steps, you can easily customize your icon bar in your QuickBooks account.

How to Customize Customer Icon Bar with Your Bank Account?

By personalizing your Customer Icon Bar with your bank account, you can make your task easy and fast. To do so, you can go to the My Shortcuts menu. Then, select the Customize Shortcuts and sort through your Icon Bar Content and add the bank feeds.

In case you find it confusing to customize your Customer Icon Bar, you can follow these steps:

  • Launch the “QuickBooks Desktop” company.
  • Click right on the “My Shortcuts” located on the left menu.
  • Then, select the “Customize Shortcuts” option.
Customize Customer Icon Bar in QuickBooks
  • Go through the “Icon Bar Content” option until you get the “Bank Feeds”.
  • Once you click on the “Bank Feeds”, hit the “Add” button.
  • Then, choose the “Bank Feeds” option.
  • Hit the “OK” button.

As you follow these steps, you will notice the Bank Feeds shortcut on the left menu bar. From here, you can directly use the bank feeds.

How to Add Icon to the Icon Bar?

Using the Icon bar, it becomes easy to navigate through the menu and access QuickBooks services. However, not every icon or service option is available in the menu bar. But, if you want to add any option or icon to the icon bar then you can do that.

QuickBooks allows you to customize the icon bar here you can add or remove the icon bar. To be more precise, we are jotting down the instructions below:

Add Icons to the Icon Bar

  • Click right on the icon bar and choose the “Customize Icon Bar” option from the menu.
  • Click the “Add” button from the “Customize Icon Bar” box.
  • When you are in the “Add Icon Bar Item” window, pick a command from the list box.
  • Hit the “OK” button.
  • Now, return to the “Customize Icon Bar” window and click the “OK” button.

Remove Icons from QuickBooks Menu Bar

  • Click right on the icon bar and choose the “Customize Icon Bar” option from the menu.
  • Now, choose the icon you wish to delete from the “Customize Icon Bar” and hit the “Delete” button.
  • Hit the “OK” button.

This is how you can add or remove the icons from the QuickBooks account.

Closing Up

To change color of icon bar in QuickBooks all you have to do is go to the My Preferences tab where you can check the box for applying colors. Then, go for the company file color scheme and pick a color of your own choice.

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