Where Is the Status Bar Located in Blender?

The status bar in Blender is a vital interface element that provides real-time information about your current project, active tool shortcuts, scene statistics, and system performance. It is located at the very bottom of the main Blender application window. This guide details where to find the status bar, what data it displays, and how to toggle or customize it if it is missing or incomplete.

Exact Location of the Status Bar

The status bar is positioned horizontally across the bottom edge of the Blender window, directly beneath the main workspace area or timeline editor. It remains visible across almost all default workspaces unless it has been manually hidden.

Key Information Displayed in the Status Bar

The status bar is divided into three main sections:

  • Left Side (Contextual Shortcuts): Displays active tool shortcuts, showing what actions the left, middle, and right mouse buttons—along with modifier keys like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt—will perform in your current mode.
  • Middle Section (Status Messages): Displays temporary system notifications, progress bars for operations like rendering or baking, and warning messages.
  • Right Side (Scene & System Statistics): Displays resource and scene data, including:
    • Scene Statistics: Total vertices, edges, faces, and triangles in the scene.
    • Object Info: Counts of selected and total objects.
    • System Memory: RAM and VRAM usage.
    • Blender Version: The version number of the software currently running.

How to Show or Hide the Status Bar

If the status bar is missing from the bottom of your screen:

  1. Go to the top menu bar and click Window.
  2. Check the box next to Show Status Bar.

How to Customize Status Bar Display Options

You can control which statistics appear on the right side of the status bar:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the Status Bar at the bottom of the window.
  2. Toggle options on or off, such as Video Memory, RAM, System Info, Scene Statistics, or Save Prompt.