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A status bar is a horizontal bar, often at the bottom or top of a computer screen, that displays information about the program or system, such as the time, battery level, internet connection, and current document details like page number and word count. It can also show contextual information, progress indicators, and offer controls for a more streamlined user experience.

Common functions and features

System-level information: Displays details like the current time, date, battery life, and network/Wi-Fi connection status.

Application-specific information: Shows details about the current document or task, such as the number of words in a document, the current page number, or a file's path.

Progress indicators: Visually shows the progress of a task, like a file download or a webpage loading.

Contextual information: Provides information relevant to the current user action, such as the coordinates of a cursor or the size of a selected area in a graphics program.

Status indicators: Displays the state of certain features, like whether Caps Lock or Num Lock is on, or if a tracking change feature is active.

Controls and options: Can include buttons or options for quick access to features, such as changing the view mode in a word processor.