**Statistics**

It is extremely useful to keep an overview of the object, vertices, edges, faces and triangles when modifying the model; this can be switched on in the "Overlay" flyout.

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The "Overlay" tab is located at the top right (1). Activate the statistics box (2).

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The overview appears at the top left of the screen.