The menu bar in Internet Explorer is the toolbar at the top of the browser window that contains all the primary menus such as File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools, and Help. Sometimes the menu bar disappears, and users find it challenging to bring it back. This write-up offers a step-by-step guide on how to display the menu bar in Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Launch Internet Explorer

The first step is to launch your Internet Explorer browser on your Windows PC.

Step 2: Right-click on the toolbar

In the upper-right corner of the Internet Explorer window, you’ll see the toolbar that has the minimize, maximize, and close buttons. Right-click on any blank area along the toolbar.

Step 3: Select Menu Bar

Hover your mouse over the Toolbars option on the context menu that appears. Then, click on the Menu Bar option that pops up on the next fly-out panel.

Step 4: Verify the menu bar

After selecting Menu Bar, you should see the toolbar now displays the menu bar as expected. The menu bar should appear alongside the standard toolbar in the same position as it was before if it had disappeared.

Step 5: Pin Menu Bar

If you want the Menu Bar to remain displayed permanently, right-click on it and select “lock the toolbars” option. This will prevent the bar from accidentally disappearing.

Conclusion

Now you know how to display the menu bar in Internet Explorer easily. If you ever find that it disappears, you can follow the simple steps above to bring it back. The menu bar contains essential tools that allow you to perform basic browser functions, such as printing, saving web pages, and adjusting browser settings. Displaying the menu bar will make it easier for you to access functions that you may not find on the Internet Explorer toolbar.