Sets or retrieves the default message displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the window.

Syntax

window.defaultStatus [ = sMessage ]

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.

Standards Information

There is no public standard that applies to this property.

Applies To

	window