Prevent or allow changing all toolbars or menu bars in an Access database or Access project

You can control whether users are able to change any built-in or custom toolbars and menu bars.

1. On the Tools menu, click Startup.
   
   
2. Clear or select the Allow Toolbar/Menu Changes check box.

Notes

• Changes to these settings in the Startup dialog box won't take effect until the next time the Microsoft Access database or Microsoft Access project is opened.
  
  
• This option does not affect toolbars for PivotTable lists or spreadsheets on a data access page.
  
  
• If you clear this option, you can still move, size, and dock the toolbar or menu bar unless you previously specified otherwise in the Customize dialog box for a specific toolbar or menu bar.
  
  
• When this option is cleared, the Customize dialog box is no longer available. Users won't be able to customize any toolbars or menus even if the Allow Customizing box for a specific toolbar or menu bar was previously checked in the Customize dialog box.
  
  
• To prevent users from using the built-in toolbars, clear the Allow Built-In Toolbars check box.
  
  
• To disable the shortcut menu on toolbars and menu bars only, leave the Allow Default Shortcut Menus check box selected, but clear the Allow Toolbar/Menu Changes check box. This prevents users from customizing toolbars and menu bars.
  
  
• For a list of issues to consider when setting options in the Startup dialog box, click .