macOS · Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
A tab bar for Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the Mac.
When a Word, Excel or PowerPoint window is in focus, TabBar shows a slim bar above it listing every open document. Click a tab to switch to that document.
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, Excel workbook or PowerPoint presentation becomes a tab in a slim bar pinned above the window.
Stays out of the way
The bar appears only while Word, Excel or PowerPoint 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, Excel and PowerPoint 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, TabBar for Excel and TabBar for PowerPoint
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.
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.
TabBar for PowerPoint
When a PowerPoint presentation (.pptx, .ppt) is in focus, a tab bar appears above the window listing every open presentation. Click a tab to switch.
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 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, Excel and PowerPoint. When a Word, Excel or PowerPoint 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, TabBar for Excel and TabBar for PowerPoint?
TabBar for Word, TabBar for Excel and TabBar for PowerPoint are separate, standalone apps. Each licence covers up to 3 computers and can be transferred between devices. It includes updates, macOS compatibility and technical support, 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, Excel or PowerPoint 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/PowerPoint 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.
- TabBar for Word wordtab.support@bdtech.app
- TabBar for Excel exceltab.support@bdtech.app
- TabBar for PowerPoint powerpointtab.support@bdtech.app