A surgical instrument includes an end effector. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, and a translating member. The first jaw includes an anvil, an upper elongated channel extending therethrough, and a first plurality of indicia positioned proximate to the first elongated channel. The second jaw includes a second elongated channel extending therethrough and a second plurality of indicia positioned proximate to the second elongated channel. The translating member is received within the first and second channels. The translating member is configured to slide distally along the first and second channels and engage a wedge sled for forming staples. The translating member includes a first indicator and a second indicator, wherein the first and second indicators in conjunction with the first and lower plurality of indicia are respectively configured to indicate one or both of staple usage or a cut position to an operator.
