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From Word Help:
Items that appear in the status bar
The status bar, which is a horizontal area at the bottom of the document
window in Microsoft Word, provides information about the current state of
what you are viewing in the window and any other contextual information.


REC
Shows the macro recorder status. Double-click REC to turn the macro recorder
on or off. When the recorder is off, REC appears dimmed.
TRK
Shows the track changes status. Double-click TRK to turn the Track Changes
feature on or off. When changes are not being tracked, TRK appears dimmed.
EXT
Shows the extend selection mode status. Double-click EXT to turn the mode on
or off. When selection mode is off, EXT appears dimmed.
OVR
Shows the overtype mode status. Double-click OVR to turn the mode on or off.
When overtype mode is off, OVR appears dimmed.

Help (function key F1) can be a very good friend!


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