[PR #4032] Immediately show the cursor on terminal focus #25615

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opened 2026-01-31 09:10:37 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/4032

State: closed
Merged: Yes


Summary of the Pull Request

Before, when a terminal window was focused, the blinking cursor would initially be hidden. This PR will immediately show the cursor when the window is focused, making it easier to keep track of the cursor.

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#3761

PR Checklist

  • Closes Bug Report: Clicking console window pauses application (#3761)
  • CLA signed. If not, go over here and sign the CLA
  • Tests added/passed
  • Requires documentation to be updated
  • I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx

Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments

I guess I'm the cursor guy now

Validation Steps Performed

  • Switched rapidly between different panes, different tabs and focused and unfocused the main window repeatedly.
**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/4032 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Before, when a terminal window was focused, the blinking cursor would initially be hidden. This PR will immediately show the cursor when the window is focused, making it easier to keep track of the cursor. <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References #3761 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Closes #3761 * [x] CLA signed. If not, go over [here](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com/microsoft/Terminal) and sign the CLA * [ ] Tests added/passed * [ ] Requires documentation to be updated * [ ] I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments I guess I'm the cursor guy now <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed * Switched rapidly between different panes, different tabs and focused and unfocused the main window repeatedly.
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Reference: starred/terminal#25615