microsoft/Terminal

Insert mode indication

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#6,137 opened on May 22, 2020

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Description

Description of the new feature/enhancement

Old console has taller cursor when insert mode activated. I want to see something like that(may be wider cursor) in WT.

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Research direction
Examine the cursor rendering code in Windows Terminal and implement a visual indicator for insert mode (e.g., wider cursor shape) similar to the old console host.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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65