# Docked & floating toolbars Docked & floating toolbars display frequently used actions relevant to the current page.  1. [Docked toolbar](DockedToolbar.md): Spans the full width of the window. It’s best used for global actions that remain the same across multiple pages. 2. [Floating toolbar](FloatingToolbar.md): Floats above the body content. It’s best used for contextual actions relevant to the body content or the specific page. **Note:** Images use various dynamic color schemes. ## Design & API documentation * [Material 3 (M3) spec](https://m3.material.io/components/toolbars/overview) ## Anatomy  1. Container 2. Elements More details on anatomy items in the [component guidelines](https://m3.material.io/components/toolbars/guidelines#d6b7bcb1-295d-41e6-a051-37f12e1c96ab). ## M3 Expressive update Before you can use `Material3Expressive` component styles, follow the [`Material3Expressive themes` setup instructions](https://github.com/material-components/material-components-android/tree/master/docs/getting-started.md#material3expressive-themes). 1. Floating, vibrant color scheme and paired with FAB 2. Docked with embedded primary action instead of FAB The **bottom app bar** is being deprecated and should be replaced with the **docked toolbar**, which functions similarly, but is shorter and has more flexibility. The **floating toolbar** was created for more versatility, greater amounts of actions, and more variety in where it's placed. an inset icon. [More on M3 Expressive](https://m3.material.io/blog/building-with-m3-expressive) **Types and naming** * Added **[docked toolbar](DockedToolbar.md)** to replace **[bottom app bar](BottomAppBar.md)** * Size: Shorter height * Color: Standard or vibrant * Flexibility: More layout and element options * Added **[floating toolbar](FloatingToolbar.md)** with the following attributes: * Layout: Horizontal or vertical * Color: Standard or vibrant * Flexibility: Can hold many elements and components. Can be paired with FAB. * **Bottom app bar** is still available, but not recommended