menu bar at the bottom of a word file?

A

aljguy

I'm using word xp at my office and I can't get the bottom meu screen that
shows stuff like when you are overtyping. anybody know how?
 
C

Charles Kenyon

This is called the status bar.

Tools > Options > View
Check Status Bar.
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K

Kit W.

I can see the bar, but it's inactive. I've tried turning it on by checking
Status Bar under Tools, and someone told me to right-click on the status bar,
but when I do, nothing happens. This is driving me nuts--I can't see what
page or what line I'm on. Any suggestions?
 
B

Beth Melton

Does it appear if you start Word in Safe Mode? Hold Ctrl while starting Word
and continue holding Ctrl until you are prompted to start in Safe Mode.

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