Reference for Processing version 1.2. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name

status()
Examples 
// Move mouse left and right and see the text
// change in the lower-left corner of your browser
void draw() {
  if(mouseX < 50) {
    status("left");
  } else {
    status("right");
  }
}
Description Displays message in the browser's status area. This is the text area in the lower left corner of the browser. The status() function will only work when the Processing program is running in a web browser.
Syntax 
status(text)
Parameters
text String: any valid String
Returns None
Usage Web
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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