Windows 10: I select new program window from status bar, but moving mouse brings previous screen to the...

Problem Description:

1. I'm working on a program "A." We can use MS Excel for this example.
2. I want to work on program "B" I usually have 5-8 programs open, according to working needs, so I choose program "B" from the status bar.
3. Program "B" window comes to the front. Let's say it's a Word document.
4. I lift my mouse from the status bar over to program "B" Word
5. Program "A" window Excel immediately returns to the front before I can click on the window from program "B." Word
6. I get stuck in a loop in steps 3-5 until I'm able to click on the program "B" window fast enough to beat the computer into bringing program "A" to the foreground.
7. I can "force select" program "B" and stay there by pressing the "enter" key, but that could disrupt the work I was doing in the program, so It's not something I want to do.

The behavior is more prevalent between programs belonging to the Office Program Suite.


Yes, this is a minor nuisance, but it breaks my concentration and harms my workflow. Please, help.




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Unable to view status bar

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Are you able to access other icons on the task bar?
  
• 
  Did you turned off, system icon?
  

This might occur when the system icon is turned off.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Type Settings in the search area on the task bar and select
  Settings.
  
• 
  Select the System option.
  
• 
  Select Notification and action center.
  
• 
  Select Turn on/off system icon.
  
• 
  Turn on the icon which you want to view on your status bar.
  

For any query related to Windows Operating System, feel free to post on Microsoft Community.

 

Wandering mouse

Hi,

As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to adjust the mouse speed and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

• Type mouse on the search bar and select Mouse and touchpad settings.
• Select Additional Mouse Settings.
• Select Pointer Options and adjust the mouse speed under Motion.

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

2. Select Troubleshooting.

3. Select View all on the top left corner.

4. Click on Hardware and Devices.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

6. Check if issue persists.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Word 2019; Status Bar missing

Is the Status Bar completely missing or is it there but nothing is showing on it?

If it still there you can check its configuration by:

• Right-click on Status Bar
• Customize Status Bar dialog is shown

My copy of Word 2019 has the following Status Bar options selected by default:

• Page Number
• Word Count
• Spelling and Grammar Check
• Language
• Label
• Signatures
• Macro Recording
• Upload Status
• Document Updates Available
• View Shortcuts Available
• Zoom Slider