TabBar

macOS · Microsoft Word & Excel

A tab bar for Word and Excel on the Mac.

When a Word or Excel window is in focus, TabBar shows a slim bar above it listing every open document. Click a tab to switch to that document.

Download for Word — $19.90 Download for Excel — $19.90

Also on the Mac App Store: TabBar for Word TabBar for Excel

Features

Switch between open documents in one click

One-click switching

Click a tab to raise and focus that document — no hunting through the Window menu.

Floating tab bar

Every open Word document or Excel workbook becomes a tab in a slim bar pinned above the window.

Stays out of the way

The bar appears only while Word or Excel is in focus and hides the moment you switch to another app.

Never touches your files

TabBar reads only window titles and raises windows. It never reads or changes the contents of your documents.

No native Mac alternative

Word and Excel for Mac have no document tabs, and the leading Office-tabs tool is Windows-only. TabBar fills the gap.

One-time purchase

$19.90 per app, one license for up to 3 Macs. Includes updates and macOS compatibility. No subscription.

How it works

TabBar for Word and TabBar for Excel

TabBar for Word

When a Word document (.docx, .doc) is in focus, a tab bar appears above the window listing every open document. Click a tab to switch.

Microsoft Word with the TabBar floating tab bar on Mac

TabBar for Excel

When an Excel workbook (.xlsx, .xls) is in focus, a tab bar appears above the window listing every open workbook. Click a tab to switch.

Microsoft Excel with the TabBar floating tab bar on Mac

Pricing

One-time purchase, no subscription

$19.90 per app. One license covers up to 3 Macs, can be transferred between them, and includes updates and macOS compatibility support.

Download for Word — $19.90 Download for Excel — $19.90

Download is free; the license is purchased inside the app on first launch. Payments are processed by Lemon Squeezy Inc., our authorized reseller and Merchant of Record.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is TabBar?

TabBar is a native macOS app that adds a floating tab bar above Microsoft Word and Excel. When a Word or Excel window is in focus, a small bar appears above it showing all your open documents — click any tab to switch.

Does TabBar support Apple Silicon?

Yes. It runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and on Intel Macs.

What are the licensing details for TabBar for Word and TabBar for Excel?

TabBar for Word and TabBar for Excel are separate, standalone apps. Each license is valid for up to 3 computers, can be transferred between devices, and includes regular updates, macOS compatibility, and technical support — all as a one-time purchase.

How does the purchase work?

After downloading TabBar, open the app and you'll be guided through a one-time $19.90 purchase via Lemon Squeezy, our Merchant of Record. You'll receive a license key by email that activates the app on up to 3 Macs.

Does the application launch automatically on system startup?

Yes, you can easily configure the application to launch automatically when your Mac boots up for an uninterrupted workflow.

What should I do if I launched the application but the tab bar does not appear?

The tab bar only appears when a Word or Excel window (depending on the app) is actively open and in focus.

What should I do if the tab bar still does not appear even when a Word/Excel window is in focus?

Check your Mac system settings under Privacy & Security > Accessibility. Ensure that the application is listed and permitted. If it is not in the list, manually add the application and grant the permission.

Support

Questions or need a hand getting set up?

Email reaches the developer directly.