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Re: changing the shape/visability of the mouse-pointer
From: |
Kevin Rodgers |
Subject: |
Re: changing the shape/visability of the mouse-pointer |
Date: |
Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:58:40 -0700 (MST) |
don fisher writes:
> Thanks for your quick response. I tried the command you suggested, then
> examined the variable. I shows 116, which according to my Xlib ref
> manual is the XC_sb_v_double_arrow. But when I move the cursor around, I
> still have the I beam. Is there any trick to turning it on?
>
> x-pointer-shape's value is
> 116
File: elisp, Node: Pointer Shapes, Next: X Selections, Prev: Dialog Boxes,
Up: Frames
...
The values you can use, to specify either of these pointer shapes,
are defined in the file `lisp/term/x-win.el'. Use `M-x apropos RET
x-pointer RET' to see a list of them.
> Documentation:
> The shape of the pointer when over text.
> Changing the value does not affect existing frames
> unless you set the mouse color.
> Is it correct to assume the above comment does not apply if I start a
> fresh emacs session?
I guess not.
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<a href="mailto:<kevin.rodgers@ihs.com>">Kevin Rodgers</a>