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 - **shortcuts**: Keyboard shortcuts associated with this instance. Defaults to the [array of shortcuts](#keyboard-shortcuts).
 - **showIcons**: An array of icon names to show. Can be used to show specific icons hidden by default without completely customizing the toolbar.
 - **spellChecker**: If set to `false`, disable the spell checker. Defaults to `true`.
-- **status**: If set to `false`, hide the status bar. Defaults to `true`.
-  - Optionally, you can set an array of status bar elements to include, and in what order.
-- **statusCustom**: An object of custom elements to add to the status bar.
+- **status**: If set to `false`, hide the status bar. Defaults to the array of built-in status bar items.
+  - Optionally, you can set an array of status bar items to include, and in what order. You can even define your own custom status bar items.
 - **tabSize**: If set, customize the tab size. Defaults to `2`.
 - **toolbar**: If set to `false`, hide the toolbar. Defaults to the [array of icons](#toolbar-icons).
 - **toolbarTips**: If set to `false`, disable toolbar button tips. Defaults to `true`.