Fix a Cut-Off Page Count on the Microsoft Word Status Bar
Question details
The user needs Microsoft Word to show both the current page number and the total page count without clipping the status bar text.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Windows; version not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing page information in the status bar while working with a multipage document.
- Observed behavior
- The current page number is visible, but the total page count is cut off. Display adjustments may not persist during scrolling, and individual status bar panels cannot normally be resized.
Open the affected multipage document and check the page information at the bottom of Word. Note whether Word is maximized and which other status bar indicators are enabled.
Make More Room for Page Information in the Word Status Bar
Use this first when the Word window is narrow or several status bar indicators are competing for space.
Click the Maximize button in the upper-right corner of Word. If you prefer a smaller window, drag its side edge outward to increase the available width.
Right-click the status bar at the bottom of Word to open Customize Status Bar. Uncheck indicators you do not need, such as Word Count or Track Changes, if they are listed and enabled. Keep Page Number enabled.
Click back in the document and scroll through several pages. Check whether both the current page number and total page count remain fully visible.
Adjust Windows Display Scaling to Reduce Status Bar Clipping
Try this if the page count remains clipped in a maximized window, especially when Windows display scaling is high.
Restart Word and Check Office and Display Updates
Use this when clipping persists or returns during scrolling despite the window and scaling adjustments.
Work With Multipage Word Documents in WPS Writer
WPS Office does not repair Microsoft Word's status bar, but it offers a free, lightweight alternative for working with multipage documents. WPS Writer provides a familiar interface and support for Word formats, making migration straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drag the page count panel to make it wider in Word?
No. Word does not normally let you resize individual status bar panels by dragging their edges. Maximize the window or right-click the status bar and disable unused indicators to create more space.
How do I turn page information back on in the Word status bar?
Right-click the status bar at the bottom of Word and select Page Number if it is unchecked. If the text is still clipped, widen the Word window and remove other unnecessary indicators.
Will lowering Word's document zoom fix the clipped total page count?
Document zoom changes how large the page appears, not the size of the status bar interface. For interface scaling, right-click the Windows desktop, select Display settings, and check Scale under Scale & layout.
What should I do if the page count becomes clipped again while scrolling?
Keep Word maximized, disable unused items through the status bar's right-click menu, and restart Word. If the clipping returns, check File > Account > Update Options > Update Now and review Windows display or driver updates.
Does a clipped status bar mean pages are missing from my document?
Not necessarily. Clipped text can be a display issue rather than missing content. Open File > Print and inspect the print preview to check the document's pages independently of the status bar.
