How to Customize VLC Bottom Toolbar Buttons?

The VLC media player allows users to fully customize its interface, including the playback controls and toolbar buttons located at the bottom of the window. By using the built-in Toolbar Editor, you can add, remove, or rearrange buttons like play, stop, fullscreen, and advanced effects to match your specific viewing preferences. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step walkthrough on how to access these settings and tailor your VLC toolbar on desktop operating systems.

Accessing the Toolbar Editor

To begin modifying your interface, you need to open the native customization tool within the software.

1. Open the VLC media player on your computer.
2. Click on the Tools menu located in the top menu bar.
3. Select Customize Interface… from the drop-down options. This action will launch the Toolbar Editor window.

Rearranging and Adding Buttons

Once the Toolbar Editor is open, you will see a visual representation of your current toolbar layout alongside a toolkit of available buttons.

• To Add a Button: Browse the “Toolbar Elements” section in the editor. Click and drag your desired button (such as “Snapshot,” “Record,” or “Frame by Frame”) down into the active toolbar rows at the bottom of the window.
• To Remove a Button: Click on the button you no longer want within the active toolbar preview rows and drag it out of the bar, or simply drop it back into the elements pool.
• To Rearrange Buttons: Click and hold any button already positioned in your toolbar preview, then slide it left or right to change its sequence.

Customizing Layouts and Spacing

The editor also provides tools to adjust the overall spacing and structure of the control bar to keep the interface clean.

• Spaces and Dividers: You can drag “Spacer” or “Expanding Spacer” elements into your toolbar to separate groups of buttons, pushing specific controls to the far left or right edges.
• Profile Selection: If you want to customize different toolbars (such as the main controller or the fullscreen controller), you can switch between them using the dropdown menu at the top of the editor window.

Saving Your Changes

After arranging the buttons to your satisfaction, you must apply the changes to update the player.

1. Review the preview pane at the bottom of the editor to ensure the layout looks correct.
2. Click the Close button in the bottom right corner of the Toolbar Editor window.
3. The new configuration will immediately apply to your VLC media player interface without requiring a restart.