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Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 19:28:13 +0100
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Subject: Re: mintty and mouse cursor
From: Andy Koppe <andy DOT koppe AT gmail DOT com>
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On 1 June 2011 16:50, Andrew DeFaria wrote:
> Is there any way to set the mouse pointer in mintty to be more noticeable
> than the skinny I beam cursor in a non-contracting color? Can I set the
> color of the I beam or use another cursor shape like an arrow or something?

Mintty uses the system's "Text Select" cursor, as also used for
example in text editors. This can be changed on the 'Pointers' tab of
the 'Mouse' control panel. Various different shapes and sizes are
available there.

Andy

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