Just to add to Gord's response...

I bet you have multiple versions of that *.xlb file. You modify one of the
versions, but each time you open excel, the unchanged version gets opened last.
(You may even see your modifications disappear if you watch closely.)

Follow Gord's instructions and move all those *.xlb files to a safe location (or
delete them).

Then try changing it once more.

ps. When you've got it working perfectly, find that *.xlb file and put a copy
in a nice safe location. You'll be happy you did when you destroy your
toolbar--either by testing or by accident.

You'll be able to just copy that backup version into the real folder and your
customized toolbars will be back.

Karen O wrote:

In Excel 2003 I want to customize my toolbar but the buttons don't stay for
the next time I access the program - I have to recustomize each time! I go
into View and add new buttons to the toolbar, or I click on the toolbar and
say to add butotns. Either way, when I come back into the program, the
buttons are not there anymore. Very frustrating. I would appreciate any
help from anyone out there!

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Dave Peterson