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How to View the Tool Menu in Internet Explorer 11

The IE 11 menu bar doesn't display by default

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 16, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox When you first launch Internet Explorer 11, which is the default browser in Windows 8.1, 8, 7, and Vista and an upgrade option in Windows XP, the familiar menu bar that includes options such as File, Edit, Bookmarks, and Help isn't available. In older versions of the browser, the menu bar was displayed by default. Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version. Christiaan Colen / Flickr.com / CC BY-SA 2.0

How to Display the Menu Bar for IE 11

Temporarily view the Menu Bar by pressing Alt on the keyboard. To permanently view the Menu Bar in IE 11, do the following: Press Alt to display the Menu Bar. Select View > Toolbars > Menu bar. To make the menu bar invisible again, return to this menu and toggle the option off again. If you run Internet Explorer in full-screen mode, the menu bar is not visible even if it's enabled. The address bar is also not visible in full-screen mode unless you move the cursor to the top of the screen. To toggle from full-screen to normal mode, press ​F11. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Display the Menu Bar in Internet Explorer How to Save Web Pages in Internet Explorer 11 Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 Managing Add-Ons in Internet Explorer 11 How to Change the Internet Explorer Home Page How to Use ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 11 How to Manage AutoComplete in Internet Explorer 11 How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Use the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer 11 How to Clear the Cache in IE11 How to Turn off the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer How to Selectively Disable Internet Explorer Add-ons When Is Internet Explorer End of Life? Improving Performance in Internet Explorer 11 How to Modify Text Size in Internet Explorer How to Make IE11 the Default Browser in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies