The Status Bar runs along the bottom of the Compare Files window and provides status information. It is divided into four sections or panels, each displaying specific details:

 

1.First Panel

oDescription: Displays information about the items in the left comparison result pane.

oAdditional Info: Sometimes shows other status messages relevant to the current operation or state of the program.

 

2.Second Panel

oDescription: Displays information about the items in the right comparison result pane.

 

3.Third Panel

oDescription: Shows a summary of the differences between the two files.

oDetails: Displays a count of orphan/missing sections. Orphan sections are those present in one file but missing in the other.

 

4.Fourth Panel

oDescription: Also shows a summary of the differences between the two files.

oDetails: Displays a count of changed sections. Changed sections are those where content differs between the two files.

 

Each of these panels provides critical information at a glance, helping you understand the comparison results and status of the files being compared.

 

Example: Status bar panels three and four showing orphan and change counts.