Toolbars Overview
From Audacity Manual
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The Toolbars provide quick access to many functions in Audacity. In some cases the functions provided by a toolbar are available only through that toolbar.
Device Toolbar 
- Selects audio host, input device, output device and number of input channels
Edit Toolbar 
- Cut, copy, paste, trim, silence, undo, redo, sync-lock, zoom
Meter Toolbar 
- Displays levels for playback and recording
Mixer Toolbar
- Controls the mixer settings of the sound card
Selection Toolbar 
- Controls selection points and ranges "by the numbers"
Tools Toolbar 
- Chooses various tools for selection, volume adjustment, zooming and time-shifting of audio
Transcription Toolbar 
- Plays audio at a slower or faster speed than normal, affecting pitch
Transport Toolbar 
- Controls playback and recording
Arranging Toolbars
Toolbars can be moved to any new positions on the window background by dragging on their serrated left edge. When moving a toolbar into the top and bottom of the Audacity screen which will normally be occupied by other toolbars, a blue triangle will appear indicating an available docking position. All position changes are remembered in the next Audacity session. The default toolbar positions can be restored at any time by clicking
