1.166.1 Instance variables

graphical <- active: bool

Indicate whether or not typing will affect this caret. The visual feedback depends on the text_cursor<-style.

text_cursor <- hot_spot: point*

When text_cursor<->style is image; this point describes how the image object is positioned relative to the character.

text_cursor <- image: image*

When text_cursor<->style is image; this is the image object.

text_cursor <- style: {arrow,image,block,open_look}

Style of the text_cursor. Values are:

arrow

A small triangle with a vertical line. Normally used with proportional fonts.

open_look

Triangle when the cursor is graphical->active, grey diamond otherwise. Used for OpenLook compatibility.

block

Static inverting block, Normally used with fixed-width fonts on monochrome screens.

bitmap

Arbitrary pattern.

The default style used by an editor is determined by the font associated with the editor. See text_cursor->font.