curs_border - Linux
Overview
curs_border
creates syntax-highlighting borders around the cursor in a terminal emulator. It enhances the visibility and contextual awareness of the cursor position, particularly useful when editing text.
Syntax
curs_border [options] [argument]
Options/Flags
- -c, –color COLOR: Specify the border color in hex format (e.g., #FF0000 for red). Default: #FFFFFF (white)
- -t, –thickness THICKNESS: Set the border thickness in pixels. Default: 1
- -p, –padding PADDING: Add padding around the cursor in pixels. Default: 0
- -f, –font FONT: Specify the font used for the border. Default: "URxvt.font"
- -d, –dim DIM: Enable border dimming when not focused. Default: true
Examples
- Create a simple white border around the cursor:
curs_border
- Set a red border with 2px thickness and 5px padding:
curs_border --color #FF0000 --thickness 2 --padding 5
- Use a custom font and disable border dimming:
curs_border --font Menlo-Bold.font --dim false
Common Issues
- No visible border: Ensure the terminal emulator supports custom cursor shapes.
- Border cutting off text: Adjust the padding to ensure the border doesn’t overlap with text.
- Border flickering: Disable dimming or adjust the padding to minimize flicker.
Integration
- Shell scripts: Use
curs_border
to highlight specific areas of the prompt or during command execution. - Text editors: Integrate
curs_border
into custom keybindings to enhance cursor visibility while editing.
Related Commands
- cursorline: Adds a highlighted line below the cursor.
- cursorcolumn: Adds a highlighted column to the right of the cursor.