OFF98: Reset Method of CommandBars Rebuilds Menu Bar Only

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods.

WARNING: Using either of these methods resets all custom menus and menu items on the specified menu bar.

Method 1: Use the Customize Toolbar Dialog Box

1. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, and then click Customize.
2. In the Customize dialog box, click the Toolbars tab.
3. Click the name of the toolbar you want to reset, and then click Reset.
4. Click Close.

Method 2: Use Visual Basic for Applications Code

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1. Press OPTION+F11 to start the Visual Basic Editor.
2. On the View menu, click Immediate Window.
3. In the Immediate window, type the following code, and then press RETURN.

   In Microsoft Excel:

         Application.CommmandBars("Worksheet Menu Bar").Reset
   							

   In other Microsoft Office programs:

         Application.CommmandBars("Menu Bar").Reset

NOTE: The name of the CommandBar object varies according to the product and its built-in menu bar.