# Status Indicator The `ctop` grid view provides a compact status indicator to convey container state

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Appearance | Description --- | --- red | container is stopped green | container is running two vertical bars (▮▮) | container is paused If the container is configured with a health check, a `+` will appear next to the indicator Appearance | Description --- | --- red | health check in failed state yellow | health check in starting state green | health check in OK state