# Encoder bar

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA2/en/help/key_ws_encoder_bar.html
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The encoder bar is located below the command line on screen 2.

You can also open the encoder bar in the user defined area.

To open the encoder bar in the user defined area:

- Tap on an empty space on one of the screens, tap Other, tap Encoder Bar.

The encoder bar is open.

![](/img/grandma2/window_encoder-bar_v3-2-48572c.png)

_Encoder Bar Window_

The encoder bar is structured in two areas:

1. [Preset Control Bar](/grandma2/key_ws_preset_control_bar/)
2. [Encoder Toolbar](/grandma2/key_ws_encoder_toolbar/)

## Subtopics

- [Preset control bar](/grandma2/key_ws_preset_control_bar/)
- [Encoder toolbar](/grandma2/key_ws_encoder_toolbar/)