Modifying Tool Properties in the Toolbar Utility

You might want to modify the shortcut properties of a tool in the Toolbar Utility. For example, you might want to rename a tool to include the program version number. Or, you might have accepted the default name while creating the shortcut, and you want to change it from the name of the executable file to something more descriptive.

Modifying the properties of a shortcut in the Toolbar Utility is much like changing the properties for a desktop shortcut. Both use the same Properties dialog box.

Note: The Properties dialog box in Windows NT does not allow you to change the name of the shortcut. However, you can rename a shortcut from an Explorer window (by editing the shortcut name), as explained in the second procedure below.
To modify the tool properties:
  1. Do one of the following to open the Properties dialog box.
    • Right-click a tool icon on the toolbar in the Toolbar Utility, and choose Modify Tool.
    • Right-click on the toolbar region of the Toolbar Utility window and choose Open Tools Folder. In the resulting Explorer window, right-click on the program shortcut for the tool and choose Properties.
  2. Change the properties for the shortcut, then click OK when you are finished.
To rename a tool in Windows NT:
  1. Right-click on the toolbar region of the Toolbar Utility window and choose Open Tools Folder.
  2. Do either of the following in the resulting Explorer window:
    • Right-click the program shortcut for the tool and choose Rename.
    • Click on the program shortcut for the tool, and click again on the text below the icon.
  3. Edit the name, and press the Type key.
  4. Right-click on the toolbar region of the Toolbar Utility window and choose Refresh Tools.
Parent topic: Toolbar Utility