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Carbon Design System Text Toolbar Pattern
Documents a rich text toolbar containing editor commands such as undo, redo, typeface, type size, bold, italic, alignment, lists, indentation, links, attachments, and search, with customization by adding or removing icon buttons.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolbar | Choose toolbar when a persistent view-scoped command surface groups several related controls for repeated use. | The toolbar has a clear accessible name and visual scope tied to the current view, selected objects, or editor surface. | Carbon text toolbar guidance supports editor command strips with rich text actions and configurable compact icon buttons. |
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- Toolbar vs button group vs menu button vs command palette
Carbon text toolbar guidance demonstrates a persistent editor toolbar with rich text commands, customization, and compact icon-button actions.
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Publisher: IBM Carbon Design System. Last checked: .