Using the Status Bar

The Status bar appears across the bottom of your screen and displays presentation informationslide number, Office theme name, and current slide display zoom percentageand some PowerPoint controls, such as view shortcut buttons, zoom slider, and Fit To Window button. With the click of the mouse, you can quickly customize exactly what you see on the Status bar (New!). In addition to displaying information, the Status bar also allows you to check the on/off status of certain features (New!), including Signatures, Permissions, and Macro Playback.

Add or Remove Items from the Status Bar

• Add Item. Right-click the Status bar, and then click an unchecked item.

• Remove Item. Right-click the Status bar, and then click a checked item.

See Also

See "Adding a Digital Signature" on page 346 or "Simplifying Tasks with Macros" on page 410 for information on changing the status of items on the Status bar.