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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-*term.txt* For Vim version 7.0aa. Last change: 2004 Oct 20
+*term.txt* For Vim version 7.0aa. Last change: 2004 Dec 07
VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
@@ -275,6 +275,8 @@ Added by Vim (there are no standard codes for these):
t_IE set icon text end *t_IE* *'t_IE'*
t_WP set window position (Y, X) in pixels *t_WP* *'t_WP'*
t_WS set window size (height, width) in characters *t_WS* *'t_WS'*
+ t_SI start insert mode (bar cursor shape) *t_SI* *'t_SI'*
+ t_EI end insert mode (block cursor shape) *t_EI* *'t_EI'*
t_RV request terminal version string (for xterm) *t_RV* *'t_RV'*
|xterm-8bit| |v:termresponse| |'ttymouse'| |xterm-codes|
@@ -395,6 +397,19 @@ When it is non-zero, the 't_AB' and 't_AF' options are used to set the color.
If one of these is not available, 't_Sb' and 't_Sf' are used. 't_me' is used
to reset to the default colors.
+ *termcap-cursor-shape* *termcap-cursor-color*
+When Vim enters Insert mode the 't_SI' escape sequence is sent. When leaving
+Insert mode 't_EI' is used. But only if both are defined. This can be used
+to change the shape or color of the cursor in Insert mode. These are not
+standard termcap/terminfo entries, you need to set them yourself.
+Example for an xterm, this changes the color of the cursor: >
+ if &term =~ "xterm"
+ let &t_SI = "\<Esc>]12;purple\x7"
+ let &t_EI = "\<Esc>]12;blue\x7"
+ endif
+NOTE: When Vim exits the shape for Normal mode will remain. The shape from
+before Vim started will not be restored.
+
*termcap-title*
The 't_ts' and 't_fs' options are used to set the window title if the terminal
allows title setting via sending strings. They are sent before and after the