curs_touch - Linux
Overview
curs_touch is a versatile Linux command that allows users to control the screen cursor’s appearance and behavior. It provides a range of options to customize the cursor’s shape, color, and blinking properties. This command proves particularly useful for visually enhancing text-based applications, debugging, and improving user experience in terminal environments.
Syntax
curs_touch [-f] | [-s <size>] | [-b <rate>] | [-C <color>] | [-a <color>] | [-p <pattern>] | [-d]
Options/Flags
-f: Force cursor changes to take effect, overriding previous settings.-s <size>: Set the cursor size in pixels. Defaults to 10×10.-b <rate>: Specify the cursor blinking rate in milliseconds. Defaults to 500.-C <color>: Set the cursor color in hex format (e.g., #ffffff for white). Defaults to the terminal’s default color.-a <color>: Set the cursor outline color. Defaults to black.-p <pattern>: Create a custom cursor pattern using characters. Max size is 32×32.-d: Disable cursor blinking.
Examples
- Change cursor size:
curs_touch -s 20 - Set blinking rate to 2 seconds:
curs_touch -b 2000 - Specify cursor color as red:
curs_touch -C #ff0000 - Create a heart-shaped cursor:
curs_touch -p " ^^ \n ^_^ \n < . . >\n <\( . )/>"
Common Issues
- Cursor changes not taking effect: Ensure
-fis used to override existing settings. - Cursor disappears: The cursor may become invisible if its color matches the background. Try changing the cursor or background color.
Integration
curs_touch can be combined with other tools to enhance terminal usage:
- tmux: Use
curs_touch -fwithin tmux to change cursor settings in specific panes. - Bash: Create custom cursor scripts to automate cursor changes based on specific conditions or user input.