The default cursor type can be set to either an underline cursor or a block cursor. You can also set the cursor to blink on the screen, and can enable a cursor ruler that highlights the exact position of the cursor at any time.
A graphics input cursor is also available and will appear when in the edit mode of a graphics application. It may be set to one of four cursor types.
To quickly toggle between the underscore and block cursor
Press the Alt Cursor key. The "Cursor" key will depend on the particular keyboard layout you are using (it is Alt + F11 in the default PASSPORT layout). Also, if the Toggle Cursor Type during Insert Mode check box is selected in the Options>Cursor dialog box, the Insert key will toggle the default cursor type whenever the Insert mode is enabled.
To change the cursor
Use the Options>Cursor menu command.
Choose either the Underline or Block option in the Cursor Type section.
In the Cursor Blink section, choose On if you want to enable a blinking cursor.
In the Cursor Ruler section, choose Cross if you want to enable the cursor ruler with both vertical and horizontal lines, Vertical for vertical only or Horizontal for horizontal only.
If you want the cursor type to switch when the Insert mode is enabled, select the Toggle Cursor Type during Insert Mode check box.
If you want to display the current position of the cursor on the Operator Information Area (OIA), enable the Show Cursor Position on OIA line option.
Click the Apply button.
Click the OK button. The cursor type will reflect your change.
To change the APA graphics input cursor (TN3270 only)
Use Options>Graphics menu command.
Choose one of the four different types in the Graphics Input Cursor Type area.
Click the Apply button.
Click the OK button.