Can You Move the Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon in PowerPoint for Mac?
Question details
The user wants to know whether the Quick Access Toolbar can be moved below the ribbon in PowerPoint for Mac, as is possible in PowerPoint for Windows.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- The user is customizing the PowerPoint for Mac interface and needs the Quick Access Toolbar placed below the ribbon for easier access.
- Observed behavior
- The Quick Access Toolbar stays fixed at the top of the document window, and the Mac version does not expose an option to move it below the ribbon.
Open PowerPoint for Mac and confirm that the Quick Access Toolbar is displayed at the top of the document window. Check that you are signed in to Microsoft 365 if you want to submit feedback through the in-app Help menu.
Keep the Quick Access Toolbar at the Top and Submit a Microsoft Feature Request
Use this when you need the toolbar below the ribbon but are using PowerPoint for Mac; because the option is not available, the practical path is to work with the fixed toolbar and request the feature from Microsoft.
PowerPoint for Mac fixes the Quick Access Toolbar at the top of the document window. Unlike PowerPoint for Windows, where you can right-click the toolbar and choose Show Quick Access Toolbar below the Ribbon, the Mac version does not include this placement option.
Launch PowerPoint for Mac from the Dock or the Applications folder.
Look at the top of the document window. The Quick Access Toolbar remains fixed there regardless of the Office version.
Select Help > Feedback in the PowerPoint menu bar, or go to the Microsoft feedback portal.
Describe that you want an option to move the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon in PowerPoint for Mac.
Use WPS Office Presentation as a Free, PowerPoint-Compatible Alternative on Mac
If a missing PowerPoint for Mac option disrupts your workflow, WPS Office Presentation gives you a free, lightweight way to open, edit, and save .pptx files with a familiar ribbon interface on macOS.
- 1. Download WPS Office Free: Go to the official WPS Office website and click Download WPS Office Free for macOS.
- 2. Install and launch WPS Presentation: Open the downloaded installer, follow the macOS installation steps, and start WPS Presentation.
- 3. Open your PowerPoint file: Select Open and choose an existing .pptx file to continue working without converting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a way to move the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon in PowerPoint for Mac?
No. PowerPoint for Mac keeps the Quick Access Toolbar at the top of the document window, and the Mac version does not provide the Show below the Ribbon option found in PowerPoint for Windows.
Where can I submit a feature request for PowerPoint for Mac?
In PowerPoint for Mac, select Help > Feedback, or use Microsoft's feedback portal to describe the Quick Access Toolbar placement option you want.
Does PowerPoint for Windows support moving the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon?
Yes. In PowerPoint for Windows, right-click the Quick Access Toolbar and choose Show Quick Access Toolbar below the Ribbon. That setting is not available in the Mac version.
Can I still open PowerPoint files if I switch to WPS Office on Mac?
Yes. WPS Office Presentation opens, edits, and saves Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx files, so you can keep using your existing presentations without conversion.
