A formatting toolbar is a toolbar in word processing or graphic design software that provides quick and easy access to various formatting options for text or graphics. It contains buttons representing text modifying commands, such as font, text size, bold, numbering, and bullets. The formatting toolbar allows the user to apply the desired formatting to text or graphics with just one click, saving time and effort compared to navigating through menus or using keyboard shortcuts. The options available in the formatting toolbar include changing the font, size, and color of the text, making the text bold, italic, or underlined, changing the alignment, and inserting numbered or bulleted lists. The formatting toolbar can be customized to include only the most frequently used formatting options and can be docked or floating, depending on the users preference.