Your Command Center
The fixed toolbar in Cicero is organized into two rows, giving you quick access to every feature you need. This guide breaks down each section so you can work efficiently.
Row 1: Document Management and Structure
The first row handles document-level operations and structural formatting.
Save and IO Group
- Version History - Access previous versions of your document
- Export - Download your document in various formats
- Import - Bring content from external files
Font Controls
- Font Size - Adjust text size with a dropdown selector
- Font Family - Choose from available typefaces
Lists and Alignment
- Numbered Lists - Create ordered lists (1, 2, 3...)
- Bullet Lists - Create unordered lists
- Todo Lists - Add checkbox items for task tracking
- Toggle Lists - Create collapsible sections
- Alignment - Left, center, right, or justify text
Spacing Controls
- Line Height - Adjust space between lines
- Indentation - Increase or decrease indent levels
Media Insertion
- Images - Insert pictures into your document
- Videos - Embed video content
- Audio - Add audio files
- Files - Attach documents
Additional Controls
- Comments - Add and manage document comments
- Mode Toggle - Switch between edit and read-only modes
Row 2: AI and Text Formatting
The second row focuses on AI features and detailed text styling.
AI Button
The wand icon opens Cicero Intern, your AI assistant. Click it to:
- Ask questions about your document
- Request edits and improvements
- Search for information
- Generate new content
History Controls
- Undo - Reverse your last action
- Redo - Restore an undone action
Text Formatting
- Bold - Make text bold
- Italic - Make text italic
- Underline - Add underline to text
- Superscript - Raise text above the baseline
- Strikethrough - Cross out text
- Text Color - Change the color of your text
- Highlight - Add background color to text
Block Controls
- Block Insertion - Add new block types (headings, quotes, code)
- Turn Into - Convert selected block to a different type
Embeds and Tables
- Links - Insert hyperlinks
- Tables - Create and manage tables
- Emoji - Insert emoji characters
Page Settings
- Word Count - View document statistics
- Document Settings - Access document preferences
- Trash/Archive - Manage deleted content
- Version History - Access document versions
Keyboard Shortcuts
Many toolbar actions have keyboard shortcuts for faster access:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl/Cmd + B |
| Italic | Ctrl/Cmd + I |
| Underline | Ctrl/Cmd + U |
| Undo | Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z |
Read-Only Mode
When you switch to read-only mode:
- Most toolbar buttons become disabled
- You can still view and navigate the document
- Comments remain accessible
- Export functionality stays available
This is useful for reviewing documents without accidentally making changes.
Responsive Design
On smaller screens, the toolbar becomes scrollable horizontally. Swipe left or right to access all controls when working on mobile devices or narrow windows.
Put It Into Practice
The best way to learn the toolbar is to use it. Open the Cicero Editor and experiment with each feature as you create your next document.