The Objects Toolbar in MS Publisher contains the most commonly used features for creating publications. It includes buttons for selecting objects, inserting text boxes, tables, WordArt, picture frames, arrows, lines, ovals, rectangles, and other shapes. The toolbar also provides options for inserting hyperlinks, clipart images, and designs from the gallery.

1. The Objects Toolbar
in MS Publisher

2. Toolbar
• A row of icons on screen that
set commands or functions in
motion when clicked.

3. Objects Toolbar
• Contains the most commonly
used features in creating
publications.

4. FUNCTIONS OF TOOLBAR
BUTTONS

5. 1. Select Objects
• Used to pick objects, lines,
shapes, text boxes and
graphics in the work area.

6. 2. Text Box
• Used to draw a text box with
a horizontal text direction on
the area where you click or
drag.

7. 3. Insert Table
• Allows you to insert table
where you can specify the
number of columns and rows,
including the table format.

8. 4. Insert WordArt
• Creates text effects by
inserting a Microsoft drawing
object.

9. 5. Picture Frame
• Inserts a frame or box where
an existing picture in the
active file can be placed.

10. 6. Clip Organizer Frame
• Opens the Insert Clipart task
pane, where you can search
for an clipart image you want
to put in your file.

11. 7. Arrow Tool
• Inserts a line with an
arrowhead, in the place where
you click or drag in the active
window.

12. 8. Line Tool
• Draws a straight line where
you click and drag in the
active window.

13. 9. Oval Tool
• Draws and oval where you
click and drag in the active
window.

14. 10. Rectangle tool
• Draws a rectangle where you
click and drag in the active
window.

15. 11. AutoShapes
• A group of readymade shapes
that include basic shapes
such as rectangles and
circles.

16. 12. Hot Spot
• Clicking this button opens the
Insert Hyperlink dialog box.

17. 13. Design Gallery Object
• Opens the design gallery
window that allows you to
choose by category the
designs you want to use.