Toolbox

Updated: 08/02/2020 by Computer Hope

A toolbox may refer to any of the following:

1. A toolbox is a window or pane containing icons and buttons that are tools in the program. The tools are for quick access to common operations. A toolbox may float freely or be docked in the program's main window. For example, Microsoft Paint contains a toolbox with a pencil, eraser, and others.

Tip

Many programs with a toolbox allow the users to display or hide it. You may do so through the View drop-down menu at the top of the window.

2. With an IDE (integrated development environment), ToolboX is a tool that helps introduce new students to computer programming.

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