I recently delivered a webcast to MPUG members in which I referenced my Quick Access Toolbar sample. I find it extremely helpful for better navigation and resource management with Microsoft Project 2010. My Quick Access Toolbar will allow you to start your own standard toolbar, which you can share with your entire organization. Just send them this link.

Steps to importing the Quick Access Toolbar

1. Move the Quick Access Toolbar below the ribbon and customize. This will allow you to view more of your favorite commands. Right-click on the Quick Access Toolbar and select Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the ribbon.

2. Download the Jacques Quick Access Toolbar.exportedUI here.

3. Export your current Quick Access Toolbar settings if desired. Exporting will create a file with the extension ‘.exportedUI' – you can put this on your desktop or other preferred location. To export, cick on the Customize the Ribbon… option and then click the Import/Export button and choose Export.

4. Import the Jacques Quick Access Toolbar. Click on the Customize the Ribbon… option and then click the Import/Export button and choose Import.

5. Navigate to the Jacques Quick Access Toolbar.exportedUI file that you downloaded in step two above. You will be prompted to "Replace all existing Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar customizations for this program."

Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is a managing partner at MS Project Now!, a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. Jacques has been recognized by Microsoft for his blogs covering the Project Ignite 2010 events. He has 11-plus years of professional experience in software design, implementation, and development in the project management area. An active member of the project management community serving as a board member of the Boston Chapter of MPUG, Jacques is trainer and consultant with a very strong background in project management. He's an active volunteer with Operation Smile (and former chapter board member) and enjoys traveling with his family and training for marathons. Connect to his professional network on LinkedIn.