A Status Bar is a graphical user interface element that displays information about the current state of a software application or operating system. It is typically located at the bottom of a window and provides users with real-time updates, such as the current file name, progress of tasks, or notifications about system status. In many applications, the Status Bar can also show helpful tips or shortcuts related to the active task. For example, in web browsers like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, the status bar may indicate the loading progress of a webpage or display the URL of a link when hovered over.