https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=468835
Bug ID: 468835
Summary: add option to customize width of the cursor
Classification: Applications
Product: kate
Version: 22.08.2
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: kwrite-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: pierre-y...@mnet-online.de
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 158341
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side-by-side-comparison Kate versus Visual Studio Code
On a eInk-display in text-mode, it is not so easy to catch the position of the
cursor even if the cursor is blinking because on a eInk-display in text-mode
there is just black and white, so a highlighted line in a smooth color (so
between black and white) as visual orientation is not possible.
In the editor Visual Studio Code the width of the cursor can be customized.
The image kate_versus_vscode.jpg was made with a digital camera for a
side-by-side-comparison. On the left side there is the editor Kate with a
cursor, and on the right side there is the editor Visual Studio Code with a
cursor with the value "editor.cursorWidth": 3. The image shows that in the
editor Visual Studio Code it is easier to find the cursor position.
Possible solution for the settings
In the Settings, in Configure Kate..., in Appearance, in General, there could
be a text like:
width of the cursor: ...
Remark
If this option will be realized one day, then one should have also a look at
the https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=468457, because if one decide to use a
big cursor, then a big cursor will appear in all inactive views what can be
disturbing.
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