GEDKeeper's main toolbar is shown on the following picture:

The toolbar has the following buttons:
| Database management | ||
|---|---|---|
![]() | Create a new database | |
![]() | Open an existing database | |
![]() | Save database modifications | |
| Record management (dependent on the active tab) | ||
![]() | Add a new record | |
![]() | Modify a record | |
![]() | Remove a record | |
![]() | Filter records | |
| Family tree and pedigree ("Individuals" tab only) | ||
![]() | Open an ancestor tree for the selected individual | |
![]() | Open a descendant tree for the selected individual | |
![]() | Open a combined tree with ancestors and descendants for selected individual | |
![]() | Create a pedigree for the selected person | |
| Other | ||
![]() | Show statistic information for individuals | |
![]() | Send file by mail | |
![]() | Partial view | |
| Navigation | ||
![]() | Move backward to the previous record | |
![]() | Move forward to the next record | |