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How to Toggle the Status Bar in Microsoft Paint

Learn how to show or hide the status bar in Microsoft Paint to view image dimensions, cursor coordinates, and zoom controls.

By colin Hall

How to Toggle the Status Bar in Microsoft Paint

The status bar at the bottom of Microsoft Paint displays helpful information, including image dimensions, your exact cursor coordinates, and a zoom slider.

Here is how to show or hide it while you work.

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