status bar
Definitions
Computing
- noun a line at the top or bottom of a screen which gives information about the task currently being worked on, e.g. position of cursor, number of lines, filename, and time
Electronics
- A bar, usually located at the bottom of a window, which provides information pertaining to specific aspects of an application. For example, a browser may indicate via the status bar that a given page has been fully loaded, and whether there is a secure connection or not.
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