Sets or retrieves the default message displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the window.
Syntax
[ sMessage = ] window.defaultStatus
Possible Values
sMessage | String that
specifies or receives the message for the status bar. |
The property is read/write.
The property has no default value.
Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see About Dynamic Properties.
Remarks
Do not confuse defaultStatus with status. The status property reflects a priority or transient message in the status bar, such as the message that appears when an onmouseover event occurs over an anchor.
Windows Internet Explorer 7. References to this property are ignored if the "Allow status bar updates via script" option is disabled or the URLACTION _FEATURE_SCRIPT_STATUS_BAR URL action is disallowed for the current URL security zone. For more information on URL security zones, please see About URL Security Zones.
Standards Information
There is no public standard that applies to this property.
Applies To