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StatusArea

StatusArea[expr, string]
displays string in the status area of the current notebook when the mouse pointer is in the region where expr appears.

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StatusArea[expr, string] allows expr to be graphics or any other expression.

StatusArea can be used to specify status lines for curves and points in functions like Plot and ListPlot.

Status area specifications from StatusArea override the setting for the WindowStatusArea option.

Basic Examples (1)

Display label in the status area whenever the mouse is over x+y:

Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (1)

Tooltip WindowStatusArea Annotation Mouseover CurrentValue ProgressIndicator

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