The status bar visualizes the progress of certain operations and contains hints for the tools currently active.
You can use the Status Bar to
•disable or enable the Object Interactor
•to select various snapping types
•to enter Fullscreen mode for the presentation of your design
•Furthermore you will find a menu that provides the various options for sub-dividing the work area. Among the options are vertical division of the Work Area or sub-division into four windows.