Set cursor options

Use the cursor options to configure the appearance and behavior of the cursor and ruler.

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Cursor type

  • Underline displays the text cursor as an underline.

  • Vertical bar displays the cursor as a vertical line.

  • Block displays the text cursor as an inverse video block.

Ruler type

  • Vertical displays a vertical ruler at the cursor position.

  • Horizontal displays a horizontal ruler at the cursor position.

  • Crosshair displays both a horizontal and vertical ruler at the cursor position.

Cursor color

Click the color field to open the color grid. From the color grid, select the color you want to use as the color of both the cursor and ruler. Alternatively, type the Hex color number for the color you want to use.

Cursor blinks

By default, the cursor (whether in block or underline mode) blinks. Clear this option to display a visible non-blinking cursor.