---
type: help
title: "What does it mean when my order status says 'In Cutting'?"
description: "When your order is in the bindery department, it is being scored, perforated, folded, or die-cut based on the options you picked, then readied for shipment"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/what-does-it-mean-when-my-order-status-says-in-cutting
tags: ["Ordering", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What does it mean when my order status says 'In Cutting'?

When your order is in the bindery department, it is being scored, perforated, folded, or die-cut based on the options you picked, then readied for shipment

Part of the **Ordering** hub. See [all help concepts](index.md).

- Page type: help
- Hub: Ordering
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/placing-an-order/what-does-it-mean-when-my-order-status-says-in-cutting