How to Fix Excel Header Buttons Overlapping the Quick Access Toolbar
Question details
The Excel and Save buttons in the application header are overlapping and interfering with the Quick Access Toolbar.
- Product
- Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using Microsoft Excel after a recent Microsoft 365 application update introduced new default UI elements.
- Observed behavior
- Excel displays permanent Excel and Save buttons in the upper-left application header, which shifts the file name and visually overlaps with the Quick Access Toolbar.
Verify that your Microsoft 365 application has been updated recently, as this header layout change is a default design modification implemented by Microsoft.
Move the Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon
Since the new header buttons added by Microsoft currently cannot be removed, moving the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon prevents overlap and restores clear access to your shortcuts.
This is the most effective workaround to resolve the visual interference caused by the latest Microsoft 365 update without losing access to your customized quick actions.
Look for your Quick Access Toolbar at the top-left of the Excel window, where it currently overlaps with the new header buttons.
Right-click anywhere on the Quick Access Toolbar or click the small downward-facing arrow located at the end of the toolbar.
Select 'Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon' from the drop-down menu. The toolbar will immediately relocate to a clean row just beneath your main ribbon.
Submit Feedback for a Removal Option
If you strongly prefer having the Quick Access Toolbar in the application header, you can send feedback to Microsoft developers to request a toggle option for the new buttons.
Try WPS Office for a Cleaner, Customizable Interface
If forced Microsoft 365 updates have disrupted your workflow with unremovable header buttons, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a highly customizable interface that is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel formats, keeping you entirely in control of your workspace layout.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free WPS Office suite for your operating system.
- 2. Install and Launch: Run the installer, complete the quick setup, and open WPS Spreadsheets.
- 3. Open Your Excel Files: Drag and drop your existing .xlsx files into the application to continue working seamlessly in a distraction-free environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I completely remove the new Save and Excel buttons from the header in Microsoft 365?
Currently, Microsoft 365 does not provide an option to disable or hide these newly added buttons from the application header. They are part of a default update.
Will moving the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon delete my existing shortcuts?
No, repositioning the Quick Access Toolbar only changes its location on the screen. All your saved shortcuts, macros, and customized buttons will remain completely intact.
How do I move the Quick Access Toolbar back to the top of the Excel window?
To restore its original position, right-click anywhere on the Quick Access Toolbar while it is below the ribbon, and select 'Show Quick Access Toolbar Above the Ribbon' from the context menu.
