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13<!-- INDEX BEGIN --> 14<!-- INDEX START -->
15<h3 id="TOP">Index</h3>
14 16
15<ul>
16
17 <li><a href="#name">NAME</a></li> 17<ul><li><a href="#NAME">NAME</a></li>
18 <li><a href="#synopsis">SYNOPSIS</a></li> 18<li><a href="#SYNOPSIS">SYNOPSIS</a></li>
19 <li><a href="#description">DESCRIPTION</a></li> 19<li><a href="#DESCRIPTION">DESCRIPTION</a></li>
20 <li><a href="#frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></li> 20<li><a href="#FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></li>
21 <li><a href="#rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></li> 21<li><a href="#RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></li>
22 <li><a href="#options">OPTIONS</a></li> 22<li><a href="#OPTIONS">OPTIONS</a></li>
23 <li><a href="#resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></li> 23<li><a href="#RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></li>
24 <li><a href="#the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></li> 24<li><a href="#THE_SCROLLBAR">THE SCROLLBAR</a></li>
25 <li><a href="#mouse_reporting">MOUSE REPORTING</a></li> 25<li><a href="#MOUSE_REPORTING">MOUSE REPORTING</a></li>
26 <li><a href="#the_selection__selecting_and_pasting_text">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</a></li> 26<li><a href="#THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</a></li>
27 <li><a href="#changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></li> 27<li><a href="#CHANGING_FONTS">CHANGING FONTS</a></li>
28 <li><a href="#iso_14755_support">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></li> 28<li><a href="#ISO_14755_SUPPORT">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></li>
29 <li><a href="#login_stamp">LOGIN STAMP</a></li> 29<li><a href="#LOGIN_STAMP">LOGIN STAMP</a></li>
30 <li><a href="#colors_and_graphics">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a></li> 30<li><a href="#COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a>
31 <ul> 31<ul><li><a href="#ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></li>
32
33 <li><a href="#alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></li>
34 </ul>
35
36 <li><a href="#environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></li>
37 <li><a href="#files">FILES</a></li>
38 <li><a href="#see_also">SEE ALSO</a></li>
39 <li><a href="#current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li>
40 <li><a href="#authors">AUTHORS</a></li>
41</ul> 32</ul>
33</li>
34<li><a href="#ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a></li>
35<li><a href="#FILES">FILES</a></li>
36<li><a href="#SEE_ALSO">SEE ALSO</a></li>
37<li><a href="#CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li>
38<li><a href="#AUTHORS">AUTHORS</a>
39</li>
40</ul><hr />
42<!-- INDEX END --> 41<!-- INDEX END -->
43 42
44<hr /> 43<h1 id="NAME">NAME</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
45<p> 44<div id="NAME_CONTENT">
46</p>
47<h1><a name="name">NAME</a></h1>
48<p>rxvt-unicode (ouR XVT, unicode) - (a VT102 emulator for the X window system)</p> 45<p>rxvt-unicode (ouR XVT, unicode) - (a VT102 emulator for the X window system)</p>
49<p> 46
50</p> 47</div>
51<hr /> 48<h1 id="SYNOPSIS">SYNOPSIS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
52<h1><a name="synopsis">SYNOPSIS</a></h1> 49<div id="SYNOPSIS_CONTENT">
53<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p> 50<p><strong>urxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p>
54<p> 51
55</p> 52</div>
56<hr /> 53<h1 id="DESCRIPTION">DESCRIPTION</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
57<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1> 54<div id="DESCRIPTION_CONTENT">
58<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>8.2</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal 55<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>8.4</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal
59emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not 56emulator intended as an <i>xterm</i>(1) replacement for users who do not
60require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style 57require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style
61configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space -- 58configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space --
62a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p> 59a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p>
63<p> 60
64</p> 61</div>
65<hr /> 62<h1 id="FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
66<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1> 63<div id="FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_CONTENT">
67<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of 64<p>See urxvt(7) (try <code>man 7 urxvt</code>) for a list of
68frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 65frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
69problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 66problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
70<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p> 67<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p>
71<p> 68
72</p> 69</div>
73<hr /> 70<h1 id="RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
74<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1> 71<div id="RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT_CONTENT">
75<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode 72<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode
76internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the 73internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the
77world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 74world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
78especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 75especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
79like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 76like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
80like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 77like tibetan or devanagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
81scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 78scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
82fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such 79fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
83as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 80as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
84belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 81belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
85such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 82such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
100<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 97<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
101and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 98and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode
102without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with 99without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with
103a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows 100a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
104from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 101from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
105drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and 102drastically reduces memory usage. See urxvtd(1) (daemon) and
106<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p> 103urxvtc(1) (client).</p>
107<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 104<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
108been extended) more accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical 105been extended) more accessible: see urxvt(7) for technical
109reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p> 106reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p>
110<p> 107
111</p> 108</div>
112<hr /> 109<h1 id="OPTIONS">OPTIONS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
113<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1> 110<div id="OPTIONS_CONTENT">
114<p>The <strong>rxvt</strong> options (mostly a subset of <em>xterm</em>'s) are listed 111<p>The <strong>urxvt</strong> options (mostly a subset of <i>xterm</i>'s) are listed
115below. In keeping with the smaller-is-better philosophy, options may be 112below. In keeping with the smaller-is-better philosophy, options may be
116eliminated or default values chosen at compile-time, so options and 113eliminated or default values chosen at compile-time, so options and
117defaults listed may not accurately reflect the version installed on 114defaults listed may not accurately reflect the version installed on
118your system. `rxvt -h' gives a list of major compile-time options on 115your system. `urxvt -h' gives a list of major compile-time options on
119the <em>Options</em> line. Option descriptions may be prefixed with which 116the <i>Options</i> line. Option descriptions may be prefixed with which
120compile option each is dependent upon. e.g. `Compile <em>XIM</em>:' requires 117compile option each is dependent upon. e.g. `Compile <i>XIM</i>:' requires
121<em>XIM</em> on the <em>Options</em> line. Note: `rxvt -help' gives a list of all 118<i>XIM</i> on the <i>Options</i> line. Note: `urxvt -help' gives a list of all
122command-line options compiled into your version.</p> 119command-line options compiled into your version.</p>
123<p>Note that <strong>rxvt</strong> permits the resource name to be used as a 120<p>Note that <strong>urxvt</strong> permits the resource name to be used as a
124long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are 121long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are
125far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1 122far greater than those listed. For example: `urxvt --loginShell --color1
126Orange'.</p> 123Orange'.</p>
127<p>The following options are available:</p> 124<p>The following options are available:</p>
128<dl> 125<dl>
129<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong> 126 <dt><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></dt>
130
131<dd> 127 <dd>
132<p>Print out a message describing available options.</p> 128 <p>Print out a message describing available options.</p>
133</dd> 129 </dd>
134</li> 130 <dt><strong>-display</strong> <i>displayname</i></dt>
135<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong>
136
137<dd> 131 <dd>
138<p>Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still 132 <p>Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still
139respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 133respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
140<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used.</p> 134<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used.</p>
141</dd> 135 </dd>
142</li> 136 <dt><strong>-depth</strong> <i>bitdepth</i></dt>
143<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong>
144
145<dd> 137 <dd>
146<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 138 <p>Compile <i>xft</i>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
147resource <strong>depth</strong>.</p> 139resource <strong>depth</strong>.</p>
148</dd> 140 </dd>
149</li> 141 <dt><strong>-geometry</strong> <i>geom</i></dt>
150<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
151
152<dd> 142 <dd>
153<p>Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>.</p> 143 <p>Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>.</p>
154</dd> 144 </dd>
155</li> 145 <dt><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></dt>
156<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong>
157
158<dd> 146 <dd>
159<p>Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>.</p> 147 <p>Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>.</p>
160</dd> 148 </dd>
161</li> 149 <dt><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></dt>
162<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong>
163
164<dd> 150 <dd>
165<p>Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>.</p> 151 <p>Turn on/off jump scrolling (allow multiple lines per refresh); resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>.</p>
166</dd> 152 </dd>
167</li> 153 <dt><strong>-ss</strong>|<strong>+ss</strong></dt>
168<dt><strong><a name="item__2dip_7c_2bip__7c__2dtr_7c_2btr"><strong>-ip</strong>|<strong>+ip</strong> | <strong>-tr</strong>|<strong>+tr</strong></a></strong>
169
170<dd> 154 <dd>
171<p>Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 155 <p>Turn on/off skip scrolling (allow multiple screens per refresh); resource <strong>skipScroll</strong>.</p>
172<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>.</p>
173</dd> 156 </dd>
157 <dt><strong>-tr</strong>|<strong>+tr</strong></dt>
174<dd> 158 <dd>
175<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 159 <p>Turn on/off illusion of a transparent window background. Obsolete form of it is
176the author. Don't bug him with installation questions! Read the FAQ (man 7 160<strong>-ip</strong> and it should not be used anymore; resource <strong>transparent</strong>.</p>
177rxvt)!</em></p> 161 <p><i>Please note that old resource name of <strong>inheritPixmap</strong> is obsolete and should be
162changed to <strong>transparent</strong>. Backwards compatibility support for <strong>inheritPixmap</strong> will
163be phased out in future versions of rxvt!</i></p>
164 <p><i>Please address all transparency related issues to Sasha Vasko at
165sasha@aftercode.net. Read the FAQ (man 7 urxvt)!</i></p>
178</dd> 166 </dd>
179</li> 167 <dt><strong>-fade</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
180<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
181
182<dd> 168 <dd>
183<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 169 <p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
184fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 170fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
185colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>.</p> 171colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>.</p>
186</dd> 172 </dd>
187</li> 173 <dt><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
188<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
189
190<dd> 174 <dd>
191<p>Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour 175 <p>Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour
192is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>.</p> 176is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>.</p>
193</dd> 177 </dd>
194</li> 178 <dt><strong>-tint</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
195<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
196
197<dd> 179 <dd>
198<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 180 <p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
199transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong> or <strong>-ip</strong>. This only works for 181transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong>. This only works for
200non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be 182non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be
201used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource 183used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it.
184Please note that certain tint colours can be applied on the server-side,
185thus yielding performance gain of two orders of magnitude. These colours are:
186blue, red, green, cyan, magenta, yellow, and those close to them; resource
202<em>tintColor</em>. Example:</p> 187<i>tintColor</i>. Example:</p>
203</dd> 188<pre> urxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40
204<dd> 189
205<pre> 190</pre>
206 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre>
207</dd> 191 </dd>
208</li> 192 <dt><strong>-sh</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
209<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong>
210
211<dd> 193 <dd>
212<p><em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 194 <p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
213background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be 195background image in addition to (or instead of) tinting it;
214specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>); resource <em>shading</em>.</p> 196resource <i>shading</i>.</p>
215</dd> 197 </dd>
216</li> 198 <dt><strong>-blt</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
217<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
218
219<dd> 199 <dd>
200 <p>Specify background blending type. If background pixmap is specified
201at the same time as transparency - such pixmap will be blended over
202transparency image, using method specified. Supported values are :
203<strong>add</strong>, <strong>alphablend</strong>, <strong>allanon</strong> - color values averaging, <strong>colorize</strong>,
204<strong>darken</strong>, <strong>diff</strong>, <strong>dissipate</strong>, <strong>hue</strong>, <strong>lighten</strong>, <strong>overlay</strong>,
205<strong>saturate</strong>, <strong>screen</strong>, <strong>sub</strong>, <strong>tint</strong>, <strong>value</strong>. The default is
206alpha-blending. Compile <i>afterimage</i>; resource <i>blendType</i>.</p>
207 </dd>
208 <dt><strong>-blr</strong> <i>HxV</i></dt>
209 <dd>
210 <p>Apply Gaussian Blur with the specified radii to the transparent
211background image. If single number is specified - both vertical and
212horizontal radii are considered to be the same. Setting one of the
213radii to 1 and another to a large number creates interesting effects
214on some backgrounds. Maximum radius value is 128. Compile <i>afterimage</i>;
215resource <i>blurRadius</i>.</p>
216 </dd>
217 <dt><strong>-bg</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
218 <dd>
220<p>Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>.</p> 219 <p>Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>.</p>
221</dd> 220 </dd>
222</li> 221 <dt><strong>-fg</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
223<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
224
225<dd> 222 <dd>
226<p>Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>.</p> 223 <p>Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>.</p>
227</dd> 224 </dd>
228</li> 225 <dt><strong>-pixmap</strong> <i>file[;geom]</i></dt>
229<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
230
231<dd> 226 <dd>
232<p>Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally 227 <p>Compile <i>afterimage</i>: Specify image file for the background and also
233specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to 228optionally specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
234add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the 229add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the
235command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>.</p> 230command-line; for more details see resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>.</p>
236</dd> 231 </dd>
237</li> 232 <dt><strong>-cr</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
238<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
239
240<dd> 233 <dd>
241<p>The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>.</p> 234 <p>The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>.</p>
242</dd> 235 </dd>
243</li> 236 <dt><strong>-pr</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
244<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
245
246<dd> 237 <dd>
247<p>The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>.</p> 238 <p>The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>.</p>
248</dd> 239 </dd>
249</li> 240 <dt><strong>-pr2</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
250<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
251
252<dd> 241 <dd>
253<p>The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>.</p> 242 <p>The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>.</p>
254</dd> 243 </dd>
255</li> 244 <dt><strong>-bd</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
256<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
257
258<dd> 245 <dd>
259<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text; 246 <p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text;
260resource <strong>borderColor</strong>.</p> 247resource <strong>borderColor</strong>.</p>
261</dd> 248 </dd>
262</li> 249 <dt><strong>-fn</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
263<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
264
265<dd> 250 <dd>
266<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 251 <p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
267that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 252that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
268first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 253first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
269smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 254smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
270font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details.</p> 255font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details.</p>
271</dd>
272<dd>
273<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it 256 <p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
274with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>, 257with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>,
275e.g.:</p> 258e.g.:</p>
276</dd>
277<dd>
278<pre>
279 rxvt -fn &quot;xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15&quot; 259<pre> urxvt -fn &quot;xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15&quot;
280 rxvt -fn &quot;9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono&quot;</pre> 260 urxvt -fn &quot;9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono&quot;
281</dd> 261
282<dd> 262</pre>
283<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ 263 <p>See also the question &quot;How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?&quot; in the FAQ
284section of rxvt(7).</p> 264section of urxvt(7).</p>
285</dd> 265 </dd>
286</li> 266 <dt><strong>-fb</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
287<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
288
289<dd> 267 <dd>
290<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters 268 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters
291are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details.</p> 269are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details.</p>
292</dd> 270 </dd>
293</li> 271 <dt><strong>-fi</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
294<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
295
296<dd> 272 <dd>
297<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em> 273 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The italic font list to use when <i>italic</i>
298characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details.</p> 274characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details.</p>
299</dd> 275 </dd>
300</li> 276 <dt><strong>-fbi</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
301<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
302
303<dd> 277 <dd>
304<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold 278 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><i>bold
305italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong> 279italic</i></strong> characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong>
306for details.</p> 280for details.</p>
307</dd> 281 </dd>
308</li> 282 <dt><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></dt>
309<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong>
310
311<dd> 283 <dd>
312<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 284 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
313foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for 285foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for
314details.</p> 286details.</p>
315</dd> 287 </dd>
316</li> 288 <dt><strong>-name</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
317<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
318
319<dd> 289 <dd>
320<p>Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained, 290 <p>Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained,
321rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain 291rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain
322`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name.</p> 292`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name.</p>
323</dd> 293 </dd>
324</li> 294 <dt><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></dt>
325<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong>
326
327<dd> 295 <dd>
328<p>Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>.</p> 296 <p>Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>.</p>
329</dd> 297 </dd>
330</li> 298 <dt><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></dt>
331<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong>
332
333<dd> 299 <dd>
334<p>Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource 300 <p>Compile <i>utmp</i>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource
335<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>.</p> 301<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>.</p>
336</dd> 302 </dd>
337</li> 303 <dt><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></dt>
338<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong>
339
340<dd> 304 <dd>
341<p>Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource 305 <p>Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource
342<strong>visualBell</strong>.</p> 306<strong>visualBell</strong>.</p>
343</dd> 307 </dd>
344</li> 308 <dt><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></dt>
345<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong>
346
347<dd> 309 <dd>
348<p>Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>.</p> 310 <p>Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>.</p>
349</dd> 311 </dd>
350</li> 312 <dt><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></dt>
351<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong>
352
353<dd> 313 <dd>
354<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource 314 <p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource
355<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect.</p> 315<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect.</p>
356</dd> 316 </dd>
357</li> 317 <dt><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></dt>
358<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong>
359
360<dd> 318 <dd>
361<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource 319 <p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource
362<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>.</p> 320<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>.</p>
363</dd> 321 </dd>
364</li> 322 <dt><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></dt>
365<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong>
366
367<dd> 323 <dd>
368<p>Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear. 324 <p>Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear.
369This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource 325This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource
370<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>.</p> 326<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>.</p>
371</dd> 327 </dd>
372</li> 328 <dt><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></dt>
373<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong>
374
375<dd> 329 <dd>
376<p>Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>.</p> 330 <p>Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>.</p>
377</dd> 331 </dd>
378</li> 332 <dt><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></dt>
379<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong>
380
381<dd> 333 <dd>
382<p>Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough; 334 <p>Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
383resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>.</p> 335resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>.</p>
384</dd> 336 </dd>
385</li> 337 <dt><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></dt>
386<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong>
387
388<dd> 338 <dd>
389<p>If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as 339 <p>If enabled (default), &quot;Horizontal Tab&quot; characters are being stored as
390actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to 340actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to
391select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and 341select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and
392not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor 342not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor
393on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>.</p> 343on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>.</p>
394</dd> 344 </dd>
395</li> 345 <dt><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></dt>
396<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong>
397
398<dd> 346 <dd>
399<p>Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>.</p> 347 <p>Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>.</p>
400</dd> 348 </dd>
401</li> 349 <dt><strong>-iconic</strong></dt>
402<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong>
403
404<dd> 350 <dd>
405<p>Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option. 351 <p>Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option.
406Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>.</p> 352Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>.</p>
407</dd> 353 </dd>
408</li> 354 <dt><strong>-sl</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
409<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
410
411<dd> 355 <dd>
412<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for 356 <p>Save <i>number</i> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for
413limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>.</p> 357limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>.</p>
414</dd> 358 </dd>
415</li> 359 <dt><strong>-b</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
416<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
417
418<dd> 360 <dd>
419<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource 361 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Internal border of <i>number</i> pixels. See resource
420entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>.</p> 362entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>.</p>
421</dd> 363 </dd>
422</li> 364 <dt><strong>-w</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
423<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
424
425<dd> 365 <dd>
426<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong> 366 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: External border of <i>number</i> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong>
427and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource 367and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource
428<strong>externalBorder</strong>.</p> 368<strong>externalBorder</strong>.</p>
429</dd> 369 </dd>
430</li> 370 <dt><strong>-bl</strong></dt>
431<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong>
432
433<dd> 371 <dd>
434<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 372 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e.
435if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window 373if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
436decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>.</p> 374decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>.</p>
437</dd> 375 </dd>
438</li> 376 <dt><strong>-override-redirect</strong></dt>
439<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong>
440
441<dd> 377 <dd>
442<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource 378 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
443<strong>override-redirect</strong>.</p> 379<strong>override-redirect</strong>.</p>
444</dd> 380 </dd>
445</li> 381 <dt><strong>-sbg</strong></dt>
446<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong>
447
448<dd> 382 <dd>
449<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 383 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
450drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 384drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
451this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 385this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
452resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>.</p> 386resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>.</p>
453</dd> 387 </dd>
454</li> 388 <dt><strong>-lsp</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
455<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
456
457<dd> 389 <dd>
458<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 390 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
459the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 391the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
460<strong>linespace</strong>.</p> 392<strong>lineSpace</strong>.</p>
461</dd> 393 </dd>
462</li> 394 <dt><strong>-tn</strong> <i>termname</i></dt>
463<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
464
465<dd> 395 <dd>
466<p>This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 396 <p>This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the
467<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the 397<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the
468<em>termcap(5)</em> database and should have <em>li#</em> and <em>co#</em> entries; 398<i>termcap(5)</i> database and should have <i>li#</i> and <i>co#</i> entries;
469resource <strong>termName</strong>.</p> 399resource <strong>termName</strong>.</p>
470</dd> 400 </dd>
471</li> 401 <dt><strong>-e</strong> <i>command [arguments]</i></dt>
472<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong>
473
474<dd> 402 <dd>
475<p>Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong> 403 <p>Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>urxvt</strong>
476window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of 404window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of
477the program being executed if neither <em>-title</em> (<em>-T</em>) nor <em>-n</em> are 405the program being executed if neither <i>-title</i> (<i>-T</i>) nor <i>-n</i> are
478given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last 406given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last
479on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to 407on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to
480run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or, 408run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or,
481failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>.</p> 409failing that, <i>sh(1)</i>.</p>
482</dd>
483<dd>
484<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to 410 <p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to
485run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p> 411run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p>
486</dd> 412<pre> urxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;
487<dd> 413
488<pre> 414</pre>
489 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre>
490</dd> 415 </dd>
491</li> 416 <dt><strong>-title</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
492<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
493
494<dd> 417 <dd>
495<p>Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename 418 <p>Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename
496of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the 419of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the
497application name; resource <strong>title</strong>.</p> 420application name; resource <strong>title</strong>.</p>
498</dd> 421 </dd>
499</li> 422 <dt><strong>-n</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
500<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
501
502<dd> 423 <dd>
503<p>Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified 424 <p>Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified
504after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name; 425after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name;
505resource <strong>iconName</strong>.</p> 426resource <strong>iconName</strong>.</p>
506</dd> 427 </dd>
507</li> 428 <dt><strong>-C</strong></dt>
508<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong>
509
510<dd> 429 <dd>
511<p>Capture system console messages.</p> 430 <p>Capture system console messages.</p>
512</dd> 431 </dd>
513</li> 432 <dt><strong>-pt</strong> <i>style</i></dt>
514<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
515
516<dd> 433 <dd>
517<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, 434 <p>Compile <i>XIM</i>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>,
518<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>.</p> 435<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>.</p>
519</dd> 436 </dd>
520</li> 437 <dt><strong>-im</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
521<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
522
523<dd> 438 <dd>
524<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>.</p> 439 <p>Compile <i>XIM</i>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>.</p>
525</dd> 440 </dd>
526</li> 441 <dt><strong>-imlocale</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
527<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
528
529<dd> 442 <dd>
530<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 443 <p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
531<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 444<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
532input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 445input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
533another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>.</p> 446another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>.</p>
534</dd> 447 </dd>
535</li> 448 <dt><strong>-imfont</strong> <i>fontset</i></dt>
536<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
537
538<dd> 449 <dd>
539<p>Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong> 450 <p>Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong>
540for more info.</p> 451for more info.</p>
541</dd> 452 </dd>
542</li> 453 <dt><strong>-tcw</strong></dt>
543<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong>
544
545<dd> 454 <dd>
546<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 455 <p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
547button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is 456button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is
548in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 457in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the
549end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p> 458end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
550</dd> 459 </dd>
551</li> 460 <dt><strong>-insecure</strong></dt>
552<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong>
553
554<dd> 461 <dd>
555<p>Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape 462 <p>Enable &quot;insecure&quot; mode, which currently enables most of the escape
556sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more 463sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more
557info.</p> 464info.</p>
558</dd> 465 </dd>
559</li> 466 <dt><strong>-mod</strong> <i>modifier</i></dt>
560<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
561
562<dd> 467 <dd>
563<p>Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>, 468 <p>Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>,
564<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, 469<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>,
565<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <em>modifier</em>.</p> 470<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <i>modifier</i>.</p>
566</dd> 471 </dd>
567</li> 472 <dt><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></dt>
568<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong>
569
570<dd> 473 <dd>
571<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource 474 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource
572<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>.</p> 475<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>.</p>
573</dd> 476 </dd>
574</li> 477 <dt><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></dt>
575<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong>
576
577<dd> 478 <dd>
578<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource 479 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource
579<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>.</p> 480<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>.</p>
580</dd> 481 </dd>
581</li> 482 <dt><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></dt>
582<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong>
583
584<dd> 483 <dd>
585<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 484 <p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, urxvt
586will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 485will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
587it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 486it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
588user; resource <strong>hold</strong>.</p> 487user; resource <strong>hold</strong>.</p>
589</dd> 488 </dd>
590</li> 489 <dt><strong>-keysym.</strong><i>sym</i> <i>string</i></dt>
591<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong>
592
593<dd> 490 <dd>
594<p>Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>.</p> 491 <p>Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>.</p>
595</dd> 492 </dd>
596</li> 493 <dt><strong>-embed</strong> <i>windowid</i></dt>
597<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
598
599<dd> 494 <dd>
600<p>Tells rxvt to embed its windows into an already-existing window, 495 <p>Tells urxvt to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
601which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.</p> 496which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.</p>
602</dd>
603<dd>
604<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 497 <p>Right now, urxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
605shouldn't be a top-level window. rxvt will also reconfigure it 498shouldn't be a top-level window. urxvt will also reconfigure it
606quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 499quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
607create an extra subwindow for rxvt and leave it alone.</p> 500create an extra subwindow for urxvt and leave it alone.</p>
608</dd>
609<dd>
610<p>The window will not be destroyed when rxvt exits.</p> 501 <p>The window will not be destroyed when urxvt exits.</p>
611</dd>
612<dd>
613<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file 502 <p>It might be useful to know that urxvt will not close file
614descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 503descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
615can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 504can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
616terminal. This works regardless of whether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or 505terminal. This works regardless of whether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or
617not.</p> 506not.</p>
618</dd>
619<dd>
620<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 507 <p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
621used (a longer example is in <em>doc/embed</em>):</p> 508used (a longer example is in <cite>doc/embed</cite>):</p>
622</dd>
623<dd>
624<pre>
625 my $rxvt = new Gtk2::Socket; 509<pre> my $rxvt = new Gtk2::Socket;
626 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub { 510 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub {
627 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid; 511 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid;
628 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;; 512 system &quot;urxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;;
629 });</pre> 513 });
514
515</pre>
630</dd> 516 </dd>
631</li> 517 <dt><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <i>file descriptor</i></dt>
632<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong>
633
634<dd> 518 <dd>
635<p>Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 519 <p>Tells urxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
636pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is 520pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
637useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator 521useful if you want to drive urxvt as a generic terminal emulator
638without having to run a program within it.</p> 522without having to run a program within it.</p>
639</dd>
640<dd>
641<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp 523 <p>If this switch is given, urxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp
642entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 524entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
643yourself if you want that.</p> 525yourself if you want that.</p>
644</dd>
645<dd>
646<p>As an extremely special case, specifying <code>-1</code> will completely suppress 526 <p>As an extremely special case, specifying <code>-1</code> will completely suppress
647pty/tty operations.</p> 527pty/tty operations.</p>
648</dd>
649<dd>
650<p>Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 528 <p>Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
651longer example is in <em>doc/pty-fd</em>):</p> 529longer example is in <cite>doc/pty-fd</cite>):</p>
652</dd>
653<dd>
654<pre>
655 use IO::Pty; 530<pre> use IO::Pty;
656 use Fcntl;</pre> 531 use Fcntl;
657</dd> 532
658<dd>
659<pre>
660 my $pty = new IO::Pty; 533 my $pty = new IO::Pty;
661 fcntl $pty, F_SETFD, 0; # clear close-on-exec 534 fcntl $pty, F_SETFD, 0; # clear close-on-exec
662 system &quot;rxvt -pty-fd &quot; . (fileno $pty) . &quot;&amp;&quot;; 535 system &quot;urxvt -pty-fd &quot; . (fileno $pty) . &quot;&amp;&quot;;
663 close $pty;</pre> 536 close $pty;
664</dd> 537
665<dd>
666<pre>
667 # now communicate with rxvt 538 # now communicate with rxvt
668 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave; 539 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave;
669 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre> 540 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }
541
542</pre>
670</dd> 543 </dd>
671</li> 544 <dt><strong>-pe</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
672<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
673
674<dd> 545 <dd>
675<p>Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in 546 <p>Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
676this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details.</p> 547this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details.</p>
677</dd> 548 </dd>
678</li>
679</dl> 549</dl>
680<p> 550
681</p> 551</div>
682<hr /> 552<h1 id="RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
683<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1> 553<div id="RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt-2">
684<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long 554<p>Note: `urxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long
685options) compiled into your version.</p> 555options) compiled into your version.</p>
686<p>You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like <strong>xrdb</strong>. Many 556<p>You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like <strong>xrdb</strong>. Many
687distribution do also load settings from the <strong>~/.Xresources</strong> file when X 557distribution do also load settings from the <strong>~/.Xresources</strong> file when X
688starts. rxvt will consult the following files/resources in order, 558starts. urxvt will consult the following files/resources in order,
689with later settings overwriting earlier ones:</p> 559with later settings overwriting earlier ones:</p>
690<pre>
691 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 560<pre> 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
692 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 561 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
693 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 562 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
694 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 563 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
695 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-&lt;nodename&gt;</pre> 564 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-&lt;nodename&gt;
565
566</pre>
696<p>Note that when reading X resources, <strong>rxvt</strong> recognizes two class 567<p>Note that when reading X resources, <strong>urxvt</strong> recognizes two class
697names: <strong>Rxvt</strong> and <strong>URxvt</strong>. The class name <strong>Rxvt</strong> allows resources 568names: <strong>Rxvt</strong> and <strong>URxvt</strong>. The class name <strong>Rxvt</strong> allows resources
698common to both <strong>rxvt</strong> and the original <em>rxvt</em> to be easily 569common to both <strong>urxvt</strong> and the original <i>rxvt</i> to be easily
699configured, while the class name <strong>URxvt</strong> allows resources unique to 570configured, while the class name <strong>URxvt</strong> allows resources unique to
700<strong>rxvt</strong>, to be shared between different <strong>rxvt</strong> 571<strong>urxvt</strong>, to be shared between different <strong>urxvt</strong>
701configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will 572configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
702be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource 573be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
703settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to 574settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
704check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl 575check the urxvtperl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
705extensions not documented here):</p> 576extensions not documented here):</p>
706<dl> 577<dl>
707<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong> 578 <dt><strong>depth:</strong> <i>bitdepth</i></dt>
708
709<dd> 579 <dd>
710<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 580 <p>Compile <i>xft</i>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
711option <strong>-depth</strong>.</p> 581option <strong>-depth</strong>.</p>
712</dd> 582 </dd>
713</li> 583 <dt><strong>geometry:</strong> <i>geom</i></dt>
714<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
715
716<dd> 584 <dd>
717<p>Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 585 <p>Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
718option <strong>-geometry</strong>.</p> 586option <strong>-geometry</strong>.</p>
719</dd> 587 </dd>
720</li> 588 <dt><strong>background:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
721<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
722
723<dd> 589 <dd>
724<p>Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default 590 <p>Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default
725White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>.</p> 591White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>.</p>
726</dd> 592 </dd>
727</li> 593 <dt><strong>foreground:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
728<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
729
730<dd> 594 <dd>
731<p>Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default 595 <p>Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default
732Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>.</p> 596Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>.</p>
733</dd> 597 </dd>
734</li> 598 <dt><strong>color</strong><i>n</i><strong>:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
735<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
736
737<dd> 599 <dd>
738<p>Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7 600 <p>Use the specified colour for the colour value <i>n</i>, where 0-7
739corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to 601corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to
740high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background) 602high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background)
741colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 603colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green,
7423=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour 6043=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour
743names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p> 605names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
744</dd>
745<dd>
746<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be 606 <p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be
747changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p> 607changed using an escape command (see urxvt(7)).</p>
748</dd>
749<dd>
750<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with 608 <p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with
75188 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p> 60988 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p>
752</dd> 610 </dd>
753</li> 611 <dt><strong>colorBD:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
754<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong> 612 <dt><strong>colorIT:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
755
756<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
757
758<dd> 613 <dd>
759<p>Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the 614 <p>Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the
760foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available 615foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available
761(Compile <em>styles</em>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead.</p> 616(Compile <i>styles</i>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead.</p>
762</dd> 617 </dd>
763</li> 618 <dt><strong>colorUL:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
764<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
765
766<dd> 619 <dd>
767<p>Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 620 <p>Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
768foreground colour is the default.</p> 621foreground colour is the default.</p>
769</dd> 622 </dd>
770</li> 623 <dt><strong>colorRV:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
771<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
772
773<dd> 624 <dd>
774<p>Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters 625 <p>Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
775when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).</p> 626when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).</p>
776</dd> 627 </dd>
777</li> 628 <dt><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
778<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
779
780<dd> 629 <dd>
781<p>If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 630 <p>If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
782itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.</p> 631itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.</p>
783</dd> 632 </dd>
784</li> 633 <dt><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
785<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
786
787<dd> 634 <dd>
788<p>Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the 635 <p>Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the
789foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>.</p> 636foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>.</p>
790</dd> 637 </dd>
791</li> 638 <dt><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
792<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
793
794<dd> 639 <dd>
795<p>Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to 640 <p>Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to
796take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to 641take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to
797use the background colour.</p> 642use the background colour.</p>
798</dd> 643 </dd>
799</li> 644 <dt><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
800<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
801
802<dd> 645 <dd>
803<p><strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours; 646 <p><strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours;
804option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option 647option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option
805<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p> 648<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
806</dd> 649 </dd>
807</li> 650 <dt><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
808<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
809
810<dd> 651 <dd>
811<p><strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 652 <p><strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When receiving lots
812quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>. 653of lines, urxvt will only scroll once a whole screen height of lines
654has been read, resulting in fewer updates while still displaying every
655received line; option <strong>-j</strong>.</p>
813<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>.</p> 656 <p><strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used. urxvt will
657force a screen refresh on each new line it received; option <strong>+j</strong>.</p>
814</dd> 658 </dd>
815</li> 659 <dt><strong>skipScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
816<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
817
818<dd> 660 <dd>
661 <p><strong>True</strong>: (the default) specify that skip scrolling should be used. When
662receiving lots of lines, urxvt will only scroll once in a while
663(around 60 times per second), resulting in far fewer updates. This can
664result in urxvt not ever displaying some of the lines it receives;
665option <strong>-ss</strong>.</p>
666 <p><strong>False</strong>: specify that everything is to be displayed, even
667if the refresh is too fast for the human eye to read anything (or the
668monitor to display anything); option <strong>+ss</strong>.</p>
669 </dd>
670 <dt><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
671 <dd>
819<p><strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 672 <p><strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
820artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows' 673artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows'
821pixmap.</p> 674pixmap.</p>
822</dd>
823<dd>
824<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 675 <p><i>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
825the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 676the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</i></p>
826</dd> 677 </dd>
827</li> 678 <dt><strong>fading:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
828<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
829
830<dd> 679 <dd>
831<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>.</p> 680 <p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>.</p>
832</dd> 681 </dd>
833</li> 682 <dt><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
834<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
835
836<dd> 683 <dd>
837<p>Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default 684 <p>Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default
838colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>.</p> 685colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>.</p>
839</dd> 686 </dd>
840</li> 687 <dt><strong>tintColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
841<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
842
843<dd> 688 <dd>
844<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 689 <p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
845<strong>-tint</strong>.</p> 690<strong>-tint</strong>.</p>
846</dd> 691 </dd>
847</li> 692 <dt><strong>shading:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
848<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
849
850<dd> 693 <dd>
851<p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image 694 <p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
852in addition to tinting it; option <strong>-sh</strong>.</p> 695in addition to tinting it; option <strong>-sh</strong>.</p>
853</dd> 696 </dd>
854</li> 697 <dt><strong>blendType:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
855<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
856
857<dd> 698 <dd>
699 <p>Specify background blending type; option <strong>-blt</strong>.</p>
700 </dd>
701 <dt><strong>blurRadius:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
702 <dd>
703 <p>Apply Gaussian Blurr with the specified radius to the transparent
704background image; option <strong>-blr</strong>.</p>
705 </dd>
706 <dt><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
707 <dd>
858<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].</p> 708 <p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].</p>
859</dd> 709 </dd>
860</li> 710 <dt><strong>troughColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
861<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
862
863<dd> 711 <dd>
864<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default 712 <p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default
865#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar.</p> 713#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar.</p>
866</dd> 714 </dd>
867</li> 715 <dt><strong>borderColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
868<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
869
870<dd> 716 <dd>
871<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 717 <p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
872and the text.</p> 718and the text.</p>
873</dd> 719 </dd>
874</li> 720 <dt><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <i>file[;geom]</i></dt>
875<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
876
877<dd> 721 <dd>
878<p>Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for 722 <p>Use the specified image file for the background and also optionally
879the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry 723specify its scaling with a geometry string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>,
880string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the 724in which <strong>&quot;W&quot; / &quot;H&quot;</strong> specify the horizontal/vertical scale (percent),
881horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image 725and <strong>&quot;X&quot; / &quot;Y&quot;</strong> locate the image centre (percent).
882centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale 726A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale of 1 displays the
883of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 727image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 specifies an integer
884specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 728number of images in that direction. No image will be magnified beyond
885be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 72910 times its original size. The maximum permitted scale is 1000.
730Special string of <strong>&quot;auto&quot;</strong> used as a geometry will cause image to be
731automatically scaled to match window size.
732If used in conjunction with <strong>-tr</strong> option - specified pixmap will be
733blended over transparency image using either alpha-blending, or any
734other blending type, specified with <strong>-blt &quot;type&quot;</strong> option.
886scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]</p> 735[default 0x0+50+50]</p>
887</dd> 736 </dd>
888</li> 737 <dt><strong>path:</strong> <i>path</i></dt>
889<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong>
890
891<dd> 738 <dd>
892<p>Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.</p> 739 <p>Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding background image files.</p>
893</dd> 740 </dd>
894</li> 741 <dt><strong>font:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
895<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
896
897<dd> 742 <dd>
898<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 743 <p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
899that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 744that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
900first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 745first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
901smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 746smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
902font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>.</p> 747font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>.</p>
903</dd>
904<dd>
905<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 748 <p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
906optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <em>xft</em>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p> 749optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <i>xft</i>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p>
907</dd>
908<dd>
909<p>In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 750 <p>In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
910specifications enclosed in square brackets (<code>[]</code>). The only available 751specifications enclosed in square brackets (<code>[]</code>). The only available
911hint currently is <code>codeset=codeset-name</code>, and this is only used for Xft 752hint currently is <code>codeset=codeset-name</code>, and this is only used for Xft
912fonts.</p> 753fonts.</p>
913</dd>
914<dd>
915<p>For example, this font resource</p> 754 <p>For example, this font resource</p>
916</dd>
917<dd>
918<pre>
919 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\ 755<pre> URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
920 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\ 756 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\
921 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \ 757 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \
922 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 758 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
923 xft:Code2000:antialias=false</pre> 759 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
924</dd> 760
925<dd> 761</pre>
926<p>specifies five fonts to be used. The first one is <code>9x15bold</code> (actually 762 <p>specifies five fonts to be used. The first one is <code>9x15bold</code> (actually
927the iso8859-1 version of the second font), which is the base font (because 763the iso8859-1 version of the second font), which is the base font (because
928it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels 764it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels
929wide and 15 pixels high.</p> 765wide and 15 pixels high.</p>
930</dd>
931<dd>
932<p>The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in 766 <p>The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in
933the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but 767the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but
934the bold version of the font does contain less characters, so this is a 768the bold version of the font does contain less characters, so this is a
935useful supplement.</p> 769useful supplement.</p>
936</dd>
937<dd>
938<p>The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters 770 <p>The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters
939are limited to the <strong>JIS 0208</strong> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font 771are limited to the <strong>JIS 0208</strong> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font
940contains other characters, but we are not interested in them.</p> 772contains other characters, but we are not interested in them.</p>
941</dd>
942<dd>
943<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the 773 <p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the
944remaining unicode characters.</p> 774remaining unicode characters.</p>
945</dd> 775 </dd>
946</li> 776 <dt><strong>boldFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
947<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong> 777 <dt><strong>italicFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
948 778 <dt><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
949<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
950
951<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
952
953<dd> 779 <dd>
954<p>The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold 780 <p>The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <i>italic</i> or <strong><i>bold
955italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively.</p> 781italic</i></strong> characters, respectively.</p>
956</dd>
957<dd>
958<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the 782 <p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the
959<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes 783<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes
960it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and 784it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and
961italic.</p> 785italic.</p>
962</dd>
963<dd>
964<p>If unset (the default), a suitable font list will be synthesized by 786 <p>If unset (the default), a suitable font list will be synthesized by
965``morphing'' the normal text font list into the desired shape. If that is 787&quot;morphing&quot; the normal text font list into the desired shape. If that is
966not possible, replacement fonts of the desired shape will be tried.</p> 788not possible, replacement fonts of the desired shape will be tried.</p>
967</dd>
968<dd>
969<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal 789 <p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal
970text font will being used for the given style.</p> 790text font will being used for the given style.</p>
971</dd> 791 </dd>
972</li> 792 <dt><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
973<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
974
975<dd> 793 <dd>
976<p>When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>, 794 <p>When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>,
977option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 795option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
978intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>, 796intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>,
979option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 797option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
980reachable.</p> 798reachable.</p>
981</dd> 799 </dd>
982</li> 800 <dt><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
983<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
984
985<dd> 801 <dd>
986<p>Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which 802 <p>Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which
987is xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which 803is xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which
988gives xterm style selection. Only effective when the original (non-perl) 804gives xterm style selection. Only effective when the original (non-perl)
989selection code is in use.</p> 805selection code is in use.</p>
990</dd> 806 </dd>
991</li> 807 <dt><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
992<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
993
994<dd> 808 <dd>
995<p>Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is 809 <p>Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is
996the author's favourite.</p> 810the author's favourite.</p>
997</dd> 811 </dd>
998</li> 812 <dt><strong>title:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
999<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1000
1001<dd> 813 <dd>
1002<p>Set window title string, the default title is the command-line 814 <p>Set window title string, the default title is the command-line
1003specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application 815specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application
1004name; option <strong>-title</strong>.</p> 816name; option <strong>-title</strong>.</p>
1005</dd> 817 </dd>
1006</li> 818 <dt><strong>iconName:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1007<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1008
1009<dd> 819 <dd>
1010<p>Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon 820 <p>Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon
1011manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly 821manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly
1012set; option <strong>-n</strong>.</p> 822set; option <strong>-n</strong>.</p>
1013</dd> 823 </dd>
1014</li> 824 <dt><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1015<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1016
1017<dd> 825 <dd>
1018<p><strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no 826 <p><strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no
1019de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].</p> 827de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].</p>
1020</dd> 828 </dd>
1021</li> 829 <dt><strong>urgentOnBell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1022<dt><strong><a name="item_urgentonbell_3a_boolean"><strong>urgentOnBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1023
1024<dd> 830 <dd>
1025<p><strong>True</strong>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character. 831 <p><strong>True</strong>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
1026<strong>False</strong>: do not set the urgency hint [default].</p> 832<strong>False</strong>: do not set the urgency hint [default].</p>
1027</dd> 833 </dd>
1028</li> 834 <dt><strong>visualBell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1029<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1030
1031<dd> 835 <dd>
1032<p><strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>. 836 <p><strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>.
1033<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>.</p> 837<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>.</p>
1034</dd> 838 </dd>
1035</li> 839 <dt><strong>loginShell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1036<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1037
1038<dd> 840 <dd>
1039<p><strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of 841 <p><strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of
1040the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell 842the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell
1041[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>.</p> 843[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>.</p>
1042</dd> 844 </dd>
1043</li> 845 <dt><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1044<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1045
1046<dd> 846 <dd>
1047<p><strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>; 847 <p><strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>;
1048option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong> 848option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>
1049[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>.</p> 849[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>.</p>
1050</dd> 850 </dd>
1051</li> 851 <dt><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1052<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1053
1054<dd> 852 <dd>
1055<p>Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use 853 <p>Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <i>lpr(1)</i>]. Use
1056<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or 854<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or
1057<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well.</p> 855<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well.</p>
1058</dd>
1059<dd>
1060<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p> 856 <p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p>
1061</dd>
1062<dd>
1063<p>Example:</p> 857 <p>Example:</p>
1064</dd>
1065<dd>
1066<pre>
1067 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre> 858<pre> URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
1068</dd> 859
1069<dd> 860</pre>
1070<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 861 <p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
1071every time you hit <code>Print</code>.</p> 862every time you hit <code>Print</code>.</p>
1072</dd> 863 </dd>
1073</li> 864 <dt><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1074<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1075
1076<dd> 865 <dd>
1077<p><strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: 866 <p><strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>:
1078disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>.</p> 867disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>.</p>
1079</dd> 868 </dd>
1080</li> 869 <dt><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1081<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1082
1083<dd> 870 <dd>
1084<p><strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>. 871 <p><strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>.
1085<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>.</p> 872<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>.</p>
1086</dd> 873 </dd>
1087</li> 874 <dt><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1088<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1089
1090<dd> 875 <dd>
1091<p><strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>. 876 <p><strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>.
1092<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>.</p> 877<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>.</p>
1093</dd> 878 </dd>
1094</li> 879 <dt><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
1095<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
1096
1097<dd> 880 <dd>
1098<p>Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar 881 <p>Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar
1099thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag.</p> 882thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag.</p>
1100</dd> 883 </dd>
1101</li> 884 <dt><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1102<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1103
1104<dd> 885 <dd>
1105<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>. 886 <p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>.
1106<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option 887<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option
1107<strong>+si</strong>.</p> 888<strong>+si</strong>.</p>
1108</dd> 889 </dd>
1109</li> 890 <dt><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1110<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1111
1112<dd> 891 <dd>
1113<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 892 <p><strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
1114<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll 893<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll
1115with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>.</p> 894with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>.</p>
1116</dd> 895 </dd>
1117</li> 896 <dt><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1118<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1119
1120<dd> 897 <dd>
1121<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 898 <p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
1122are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 899are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
1123are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to 900are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to
1124bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>.</p> 901bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>.</p>
1125</dd> 902 </dd>
1126</li> 903 <dt><strong>saveLines:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1127<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1128
1129<dd> 904 <dd>
1130<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This 905 <p>Save <i>number</i> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This
1131resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>.</p> 906resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>.</p>
1132</dd> 907 </dd>
1133</li> 908 <dt><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1134<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1135
1136<dd> 909 <dd>
1137<p>Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 910 <p>Internal border of <i>number</i> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1138option <strong>-b</strong>.</p> 911option <strong>-b</strong>.</p>
1139</dd> 912 </dd>
1140</li> 913 <dt><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1141<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1142
1143<dd> 914 <dd>
1144<p>External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 915 <p>External border of <i>number</i> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1145option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>.</p> 916option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>.</p>
1146</dd> 917 </dd>
1147</li> 918 <dt><strong>borderLess:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1148<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1149
1150<dd> 919 <dd>
1151<p>Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 920 <p>Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the
1152WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>.</p> 921WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>.</p>
1153</dd> 922 </dd>
1154</li> 923 <dt><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1155<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1156
1157<dd> 924 <dd>
1158<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 925 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
1159drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 926drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
1160this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 927this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
1161option <strong>-sbg</strong>.</p> 928option <strong>-sbg</strong>.</p>
1162</dd> 929 </dd>
1163</li> 930 <dt><strong>termName:</strong> <i>termname</i></dt>
1164<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
1165
1166<dd> 931 <dd>
1167<p>Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment 932 <p>Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment
1168variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>.</p> 933variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>.</p>
1169</dd> 934 </dd>
1170</li> 935 <dt><strong>lineSpace:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1171<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1172
1173<dd> 936 <dd>
1174<p>Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 937 <p>Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
1175the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>.</p> 938the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>.</p>
1176</dd> 939 </dd>
1177</li> 940 <dt><strong>meta8:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1178<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1179
1180<dd> 941 <dd>
1181<p><strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>: 942 <p><strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>:
1182handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default].</p> 943handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default].</p>
1183</dd> 944 </dd>
1184</li> 945 <dt><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1185<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1186
1187<dd> 946 <dd>
1188<p><strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel 947 <p><strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel
1189scrolls five lines [default].</p> 948scrolls five lines [default].</p>
1190</dd> 949 </dd>
1191</li> 950 <dt><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1192<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1193
1194<dd> 951 <dd>
1195<p><strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor 952 <p><strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor
1196movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>.</p> 953movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>.</p>
1197</dd> 954 </dd>
1198</li> 955 <dt><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1199<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1200
1201<dd> 956 <dd>
1202<p><strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default]; 957 <p><strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default];
1203option <strong>-bc</strong>.</p> 958option <strong>-bc</strong>.</p>
1204</dd> 959 </dd>
1205</li> 960 <dt><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1206<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1207
1208<dd> 961 <dd>
1209<p><strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number 962 <p><strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number
1210of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible 963of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible
1211[default].</p> 964[default].</p>
1212</dd> 965 </dd>
1213</li> 966 <dt><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
1214<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1215
1216<dd> 967 <dd>
1217<p>Mouse pointer foreground colour.</p> 968 <p>Mouse pointer foreground colour.</p>
1218</dd> 969 </dd>
1219</li> 970 <dt><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
1220<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1221
1222<dd> 971 <dd>
1223<p>Mouse pointer background colour.</p> 972 <p>Mouse pointer background colour.</p>
1224</dd> 973 </dd>
1225</li> 974 <dt><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1226<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1227
1228<dd> 975 <dd>
1229<p>Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a 976 <p>Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a
1230large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout.</p> 977large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout.</p>
1231</dd> 978 </dd>
1232</li> 979 <dt><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1233<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1234
1235<dd> 980 <dd>
1236<p>The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong> 981 <p>The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong>
1237or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong> 982or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong>
1238(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode 983(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode
1239escape sequence.</p> 984escape sequence.</p>
1240</dd> 985 </dd>
1241</li> 986 <dt><strong>deletekey:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1242<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1243
1244<dd> 987 <dd>
1245<p>The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is 988 <p>The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is
1246pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 989pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
1247with the <strong>Execute</strong> key.</p> 990with the <strong>Execute</strong> key.</p>
1248</dd> 991 </dd>
1249</li> 992 <dt><strong>cutchars:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1250<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1251
1252<dd> 993 <dd>
1253<p>The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection 994 <p>The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
1254(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).</p> 995(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).</p>
1255</dd>
1256<dd>
1257<p>When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled 996 <p>When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled
1258in, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these 997in, see the urxvtperl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these
1259characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex 998characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex
1260will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.</p> 999will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.</p>
1261</dd>
1262<dd>
1263<p>When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can 1000 <p>When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
1264be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p> 1001be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p>
1002 <p><strong>BACKSLASH `&quot;'&amp;()*,;&lt;=&gt;?@[]{|}</strong></p>
1265</dd> 1003 </dd>
1004 <dt><strong>preeditType:</strong> <i>style</i></dt>
1266<dd> 1005 <dd>
1267<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p>
1268</dd>
1269</li>
1270<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
1271
1272<dd>
1273<p><strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>.</p> 1006 <p><strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>.</p>
1274</dd> 1007 </dd>
1275</li> 1008 <dt><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
1276<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1277
1278<dd> 1009 <dd>
1279<p><em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>.</p> 1010 <p><i>name</i> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>.</p>
1280</dd> 1011 </dd>
1281</li> 1012 <dt><strong>imLocale:</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
1282<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1283
1284<dd> 1013 <dd>
1285<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 1014 <p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
1286<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 1015<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
1287input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 1016input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
1288another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>.</p> 1017another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>.</p>
1289</dd> 1018 </dd>
1290</li> 1019 <dt><strong>imFont:</strong> <i>fontset</i></dt>
1291<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
1292
1293<dd> 1020 <dd>
1294<p>Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or 1021 <p>Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or
1295<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated 1022<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated
1296by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used 1023by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used
1297in rxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found 1024in urxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found
1298found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font. 1025found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font.
1299option <strong>-imfont</strong>.</p> 1026option <strong>-imfont</strong>.</p>
1300</dd> 1027 </dd>
1301</li> 1028 <dt><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1302<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1303
1304<dd> 1029 <dd>
1305<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 1030 <p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
1306button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to 1031button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
1307the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>.</p> 1032the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>.</p>
1308</dd> 1033 </dd>
1309</li> 1034 <dt><strong>insecure:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1310<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1311
1312<dd> 1035 <dd>
1313<p>Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that 1036 <p>Enables &quot;insecure&quot; mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that
1314echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be 1037echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be
1315abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether 1038abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether
1316through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through 1039through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through
1317<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by 1040write(1) or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by
1318default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 1041default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
1319sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).</p> 1042sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).</p>
1320</dd>
1321<dd>
1322<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 1043 <p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
1323<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 1044<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
1324locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p> 1045locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p>
1325</dd> 1046 </dd>
1326</li> 1047 <dt><strong>modifier:</strong> <i>modifier</i></dt>
1327<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
1328
1329<dd> 1048 <dd>
1330<p>Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>, 1049 <p>Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>,
1331<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option 1050<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option
1332<strong>-mod</strong>.</p> 1051<strong>-mod</strong>.</p>
1333</dd> 1052 </dd>
1334</li> 1053 <dt><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1335<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1336
1337<dd> 1054 <dd>
1338<p>Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 1055 <p>Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
1339character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 1056character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
1340in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following.</p> 1057in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following.</p>
1341</dd> 1058 </dd>
1342</li> 1059 <dt><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1343<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1344
1345<dd> 1060 <dd>
1346<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).</p> 1061 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).</p>
1347</dd> 1062 </dd>
1348</li> 1063 <dt><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1349<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1350
1351<dd> 1064 <dd>
1352<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this 1065 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
1353option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1066option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
1354scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1067scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
1355instead scroll the screen up.</p> 1068instead scroll the screen up.</p>
1356</dd> 1069 </dd>
1357</li> 1070 <dt><strong>hold</strong>: <i>boolean</i></dt>
1358<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1359
1360<dd> 1071 <dd>
1361<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 1072 <p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, urxvt
1362will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1073will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
1363it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1074it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
1364user.</p> 1075user.</p>
1365</dd> 1076 </dd>
1366</li> 1077 <dt><strong>keysym.</strong><i>sym</i>: <i>string</i></dt>
1367<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1368
1369<dd> 1078 <dd>
1370<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The 1079 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Associate <i>string</i> with keysym <i>sym</i>. The
1371intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted.</p> 1080intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted.</p>
1372</dd>
1373<dd>
1374<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be 1081 <p>The format of <i>sym</i> is &quot;<i>(modifiers-)key</i>&quot;, where <i>modifiers</i> can be
1375any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>, 1082any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>,
1376<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>, 1083<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>,
1377and the abbreviated <strong>I</strong>, <strong>K</strong>, <strong>C</strong>, <strong>N</strong>, <strong>S</strong>, <strong>M</strong>, <strong>A</strong>, <strong>L</strong>, <strong>1</strong>, 1084and the abbreviated <strong>I</strong>, <strong>K</strong>, <strong>C</strong>, <strong>N</strong>, <strong>S</strong>, <strong>M</strong>, <strong>A</strong>, <strong>L</strong>, <strong>1</strong>,
1378<strong>2</strong>, <strong>3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>, <strong>5</strong>.</p> 1085<strong>2</strong>, <strong>3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>, <strong>5</strong>.</p>
1379</dd>
1380<dd>
1381<p>The <strong>NumLock</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong> and <strong>ISOLevel3</strong> modifiers are usually aliased to 1086 <p>The <strong>NumLock</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong> and <strong>ISOLevel3</strong> modifiers are usually aliased to
1382whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr 1087whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr
1383keys are being mapped. <strong>AppKeypad</strong> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the 1088keys are being mapped. <strong>AppKeypad</strong> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the
1384current application keymap mode state.</p> 1089current application keymap mode state.</p>
1385</dd>
1386<dd>
1387<p>The spellings of <em>key</em> can be obtained by using <strong>xev</strong>(1) command or 1090 <p>The spellings of <i>key</i> can be obtained by using <strong>xev</strong>(1) command or
1388searching keysym macros from <strong>/usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h</strong> and 1091searching keysym macros from <strong>/usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h</strong> and
1389omitting the prefix <strong>XK_</strong>. Alternatively you can specify <em>key</em> by its hex 1092omitting the prefix <strong>XK_</strong>. Alternatively you can specify <i>key</i> by its hex
1390keysym value (<strong>0x0000 - 0xFFFF</strong>). Note that the lookup of <em>sym</em>s is not 1093keysym value (<strong>0x0000 - 0xFFFF</strong>). Note that the lookup of <i>sym</i>s is not
1391performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.</p> 1094performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.</p>
1392</dd>
1393<dd>
1394<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace, 1095 <p><i>string</i> may contain escape values (<code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\000</code>: octal
1395<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab, 1096number), see RESOURCES in <code>man 7 X</code> for futher details.</p>
1396<code>\000</code>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (<code>^?</code>: delete,
1397<code>^@</code>: null, <code>^A</code> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1398can start or end with whitespace. <strong>This feature is deprecated and will
1399be removed</strong>.</p>
1400</dd>
1401<dd>
1402<p>Please note that you need to double the <code>\</code> in resource files, as
1403Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use <code>\033</code> instead of
1404<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own
1405processing).</p>
1406</dd>
1407<dd>
1408<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em> 1097 <p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <i>string</i>
1409with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimiter `/' 1098with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimiter `/'
1410should be a character not used by the strings.</p> 1099should be a character not used by the strings.</p>
1411</dd>
1412<dd>
1413<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p> 1100 <p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p>
1414</dd> 1101<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033&lt;M-C-|abc|&gt;
1415<dd> 1102
1416<pre> 1103</pre>
1417 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033&lt;M-C-|abc|&gt;</pre>
1418</dd>
1419<dd>
1420<p>The above line is equivalent to the following three lines:</p> 1104 <p>The above line is equivalent to the following three lines:</p>
1421</dd>
1422<dd>
1423<pre>
1424 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: \033&lt;M-C-a&gt; 1105<pre> URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: \033&lt;M-C-a&gt;
1425 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: \033&lt;M-C-b&gt; 1106 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: \033&lt;M-C-b&gt;
1426 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: \033&lt;M-C-c&gt;</pre> 1107 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: \033&lt;M-C-c&gt;
1427</dd> 1108
1428<dd> 1109</pre>
1429<p>If <em>string</em> takes the form of <code>command:STRING</code>, the specified <strong>STRING</strong> 1110 <p>If <i>string</i> takes the form of <code>command:STRING</code>, the specified <strong>STRING</strong>
1430is interpreted and executed as rxvt's control sequence. For 1111is interpreted and executed as urxvt's control sequence. For
1431example the following means ``change the current locale to <code>zh_CN.GBK</code> 1112example the following means &quot;change the current locale to <code>zh_CN.GBK</code>
1432when Control-Meta-c is being pressed'':</p> 1113when Control-Meta-c is being pressed&quot;:</p>
1433</dd> 1114<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007
1434<dd> 1115
1435<pre> 1116</pre>
1436 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007</pre>
1437</dd>
1438<dd>
1439<p>If <em>string</em> takes the form <code>perl:STRING</code>, then the specified <strong>STRING</strong> 1117 <p>If <i>string</i> takes the form <code>perl:STRING</code>, then the specified <strong>STRING</strong>
1440is passed to the <code>on_keyboard_command</code> perl handler. See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> 1118is passed to the <code>on_keyboard_command</code> perl handler. See the urxvtperl(3)
1441manpage. For example, the <em>selection</em> extension (activated via 1119manpage. For example, the <cite>selection</cite> extension (activated via
1442<code>rxvt -pe selection</code>) listens for <code>selection:rot13</code> events:</p> 1120<code>urxvt -pe selection</code>) listens for <code>selection:rot13</code> events:</p>
1443</dd> 1121<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: perl:selection:rot13
1444<dd> 1122
1445<pre> 1123</pre>
1446 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: perl:selection:rot13</pre>
1447</dd>
1448<dd>
1449<p>Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a defined key mapping 1124 <p>Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a defined key mapping
1450will match if at <em>at least</em> the specified identifiers are being set, and 1125will match if at <i>at least</i> the specified identifiers are being set, and
1451no other key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That 1126no other key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That
1452means that defining a key map for <code>a</code> will automatically provide 1127means that defining a key map for <code>a</code> will automatically provide
1453definitions for <code>Meta-a</code>, <code>Shift-a</code> and so on, unless some of those are defined 1128definitions for <code>Meta-a</code>, <code>Shift-a</code> and so on, unless some of those are defined
1454mappings themselves.</p> 1129mappings themselves.</p>
1455</dd>
1456<dd>
1457<p>Unfortunately, this will override built-in key mappings. For example 1130 <p>Unfortunately, this will override built-in key mappings. For example
1458if you overwrite the <code>Insert</code> key you will disable rxvt's 1131if you overwrite the <code>Insert</code> key you will disable urxvt's
1459<code>Shift-Insert</code> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke ``holes'' into the 1132<code>Shift-Insert</code> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke &quot;holes&quot; into the
1460user-defined keymap using the <code>builtin:</code> replacement:</p> 1133user-defined keymap using the <code>builtin:</code> replacement:</p>
1461</dd>
1462<dd>
1463<pre>
1464 URxvt.keysym.Insert: &lt;my insert key sequence&gt; 1134<pre> URxvt.keysym.Insert: &lt;my insert key sequence&gt;
1465 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin:</pre> 1135 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin:
1466</dd> 1136
1467<dd> 1137</pre>
1468<p>The first line defines a mapping for <code>Insert</code> and <em>any</em> combination 1138 <p>The first line defines a mapping for <code>Insert</code> and <i>any</i> combination
1469of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for 1139of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for
1470<code>Shift-Insert</code>.</p> 1140<code>Shift-Insert</code>.</p>
1471</dd>
1472<dd>
1473<p>The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to 1141 <p>The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to
1474the fonts <code>suxuseuro</code> and <code>9x15bold</code>, so you can have some limited 1142the fonts <code>suxuseuro</code> and <code>9x15bold</code>, so you can have some limited
1475font-switching at runtime:</p> 1143font-switching at runtime:</p>
1476</dd>
1477<dd>
1478<pre>
1479 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007 1144<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007
1480 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007</pre> 1145 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007
1481</dd> 1146
1482<dd> 1147</pre>
1483<p>Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for more 1148 <p>Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see urxvt(7) for more
1484info):</p> 1149info):</p>
1485</dd>
1486<dd>
1487<pre>
1488 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1150<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1489 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre> 1151 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1152
1153</pre>
1490</dd> 1154 </dd>
1491</li> 1155 <dt><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1492<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong> 1156 <dt><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1493
1494<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1495
1496<dd> 1157 <dd>
1497<p>Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to 1158 <p>Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to
1498use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>.</p> 1159use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>.</p>
1499</dd>
1500<dd>
1501<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using 1160 <p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using
1502them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded 1161them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1503by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For 1162by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For
1504example, <code>default,-selection</code> will use all the default extension except 1163example, <code>default,-selection</code> will use all the default extension except
1505<code>selection</code>.</p> 1164<code>selection</code>.</p>
1506</dd>
1507<dd>
1508<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets 1165 <p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1509(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for 1166(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for
1510searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension 1167searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1511multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to 1168multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1512the extension.</p> 1169the extension.</p>
1513</dd>
1514<dd>
1515<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if 1170 <p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1516necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.</p> 1171necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.</p>
1517</dd>
1518<dd>
1519<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl 1172 <p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1520interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that 1173interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1521<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to 1174<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1522all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p> 1175all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p>
1523</dd> 1176 </dd>
1524</li> 1177 <dt><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1525<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1526
1527<dd> 1178 <dd>
1528<p>Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See 1179 <p>Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1529the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource 1180the urxvtperl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1530will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p> 1181will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1531</dd> 1182 </dd>
1532</li> 1183 <dt><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <i>path</i></dt>
1533<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong>
1534
1535<dd> 1184 <dd>
1536<p>Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1185 <p>Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1537scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource, 1186scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource,
1538rxvt will first look in these directories and then in 1187urxvt will first look in these directories and then in
1539<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource 1188<cite>/usr/local/lib/urxvt/perl/</cite>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1540will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p> 1189will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1190 <p>See the urxvtperl(3) manpage.</p>
1541</dd> 1191 </dd>
1192 <dt><strong>selection.pattern-<i>idx</i></strong>: <i>perl-regex</i></dt>
1542<dd> 1193 <dd>
1543<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p>
1544</dd>
1545</li>
1546<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2epattern_2didx_3a_perl_2dregex"><strong>selection.pattern-<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-regex</em></a></strong>
1547
1548<dd>
1549<p>Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for 1194 <p>Additional selection patterns, see the urxvtperl(3) manpage for
1550details.</p> 1195details.</p>
1551</dd> 1196 </dd>
1552</li> 1197 <dt><strong>selection-autotransform.<i>idx</i></strong>: <i>perl-transform</i></dt>
1553<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2dautotransform_2eidx_3a_perl_2dtransfor"><strong>selection-autotransform.<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-transform</em></a></strong>
1554
1555<dd> 1198 <dd>
1556<p>Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage 1199 <p>Selection auto-transform patterns, see the urxvtperl(3) manpage
1557for details.</p> 1200for details.</p>
1558</dd> 1201 </dd>
1559</li> 1202 <dt><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <i>keysym</i></dt>
1560<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong>
1561
1562<dd> 1203 <dd>
1563<p>Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search 1204 <p>Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1564(default: <code>M-s</code>).</p> 1205(default: <code>M-s</code>).</p>
1565</dd> 1206 </dd>
1566</li> 1207 <dt><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1567<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1568
1569<dd> 1208 <dd>
1570<p>Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the 1209 <p>Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1571<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>matcher</code> perl extensions.</p> 1210<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>matcher</code> perl extensions.</p>
1572</dd> 1211 </dd>
1573</li> 1212 <dt><strong>transient-for</strong>: <i>windowid</i></dt>
1574<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
1575
1576<dd> 1213 <dd>
1577<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.</p> 1214 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.</p>
1578</dd> 1215 </dd>
1579</li> 1216 <dt><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <i>boolean</i></dt>
1580<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1581
1582<dd> 1217 <dd>
1583<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making 1218 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1584it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>.</p> 1219it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>.</p>
1585</dd> 1220 </dd>
1586</li> 1221 <dt><strong>iso14755_52:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1222 <dd>
1223 <p>Turn on/off ISO 14755 5.2 mode (default enabled).</p>
1224 </dd>
1587</dl> 1225</dl>
1588<p> 1226
1589</p> 1227</div>
1590<hr /> 1228<h1 id="THE_SCROLLBAR">THE SCROLLBAR</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1591<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1> 1229<div id="THE_SCROLLBAR_CONTENT">
1592<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window 1230<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>urxvt</strong> window
1593(resource: <strong>saveLines</strong>) and can be scrolled back using the scrollbar 1231(resource: <strong>saveLines</strong>) and can be scrolled back using the scrollbar
1594or by keystrokes. The normal <strong>rxvt</strong> scrollbar has arrows and 1232or by keystrokes. The normal <strong>urxvt</strong> scrollbar has arrows and
1595its behaviour is fairly intuitive. The <strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong> is without 1233its behaviour is fairly intuitive. The <strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong> is without
1596arrows and its behaviour mimics that of <em>xterm</em></p> 1234arrows and its behaviour mimics that of <i>xterm</i></p>
1597<p>Scroll down with <strong>Button1</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Next</strong>. 1235<p>Scroll down with <strong>Button1</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Next</strong>.
1598Scroll up with <strong>Button3</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Prior</strong>. 1236Scroll up with <strong>Button3</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Prior</strong>.
1599Continuous scroll with <strong>Button2</strong>.</p> 1237Continuous scroll with <strong>Button2</strong>.</p>
1600<p> 1238
1601</p> 1239</div>
1602<hr /> 1240<h1 id="MOUSE_REPORTING">MOUSE REPORTING</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1603<h1><a name="mouse_reporting">MOUSE REPORTING</a></h1> 1241<div id="MOUSE_REPORTING_CONTENT">
1604<p>To temporarily override mouse reporting, for either the scrollbar or 1242<p>To temporarily override mouse reporting, for either the scrollbar or
1605the normal text selection/insertion, hold either the Shift or the Meta 1243the normal text selection/insertion, hold either the Shift or the Meta
1606(Alt) key while performing the desired mouse action.</p> 1244(Alt) key while performing the desired mouse action.</p>
1607<p>If mouse reporting mode is active, the normal scrollbar actions are 1245<p>If mouse reporting mode is active, the normal scrollbar actions are
1608disabled -- on the assumption that we are using a fullscreen 1246disabled -- on the assumption that we are using a fullscreen
1609application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends <strong>ESC [ 6 ~</strong> 1247application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends <strong>ESC [ 6 ~</strong>
1610(Next) and <strong>ESC [ 5 ~</strong> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the 1248(Next) and <strong>ESC [ 5 ~</strong> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the
1611up and down arrows sends <strong>ESC [ A</strong> (Up) and <strong>ESC [ B</strong> (Down), 1249up and down arrows sends <strong>ESC [ A</strong> (Up) and <strong>ESC [ B</strong> (Down),
1612respectively.</p> 1250respectively.</p>
1613<p> 1251
1614</p> 1252</div>
1615<hr /> 1253<h1 id="THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1616<h1><a name="the_selection__selecting_and_pasting_text">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</a></h1> 1254<div id="THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_-2">
1617<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar 1255<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar
1618to <em>xterm</em>(1).</p> 1256to <i>xterm</i>(1).</p>
1619<dl> 1257<dl>
1620<dt><strong><a name="item_selecting_3a"><strong>Selecting</strong>:</a></strong> 1258 <dt><strong>Selecting</strong>:</dt>
1621
1622<dd> 1259 <dd>
1623<p>Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1260 <p>Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1624and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1261and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1625to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1262to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1626(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1263(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1627<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p> 1264<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
1628</dd>
1629<dd>
1630<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys) 1265 <p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys)
1631(Compile: <em>frills</em>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1266(Compile: <i>frills</i>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1632normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1267normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1633selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1268selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1634the selection.</p> 1269the selection.</p>
1635</dd> 1270 </dd>
1636</li> 1271 <dt><strong>Pasting</strong>:</dt>
1637<dt><strong><a name="item_pasting_3a"><strong>Pasting</strong>:</a></strong>
1638
1639<dd> 1272 <dd>
1640<p>Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong> 1273 <p>Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>urxvt</strong>
1641window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the 1274window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1642<strong>Meta</strong> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.</p> 1275<strong>Meta</strong> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.</p>
1643</dd>
1644<dd>
1645<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be 1276 <p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1646inserted too.</p> 1277inserted too.</p>
1647</dd> 1278 </dd>
1648</li>
1649</dl> 1279</dl>
1650<p> 1280
1651</p> 1281</div>
1652<hr /> 1282<h1 id="CHANGING_FONTS">CHANGING FONTS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1653<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1> 1283<div id="CHANGING_FONTS_CONTENT">
1654<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1284<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1655supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.</p> 1285supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.</p>
1656<p>You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:</p> 1286<p>You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:</p>
1657<pre>
1658 printf '\e]710;%s\007' &quot;9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic&quot;</pre> 1287<pre> printf '\e]710;%s\007' &quot;9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic&quot;
1288
1289</pre>
1659<p>You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:</p> 1290<p>You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:</p>
1660<pre>
1661 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007 1291<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1662 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007</pre> 1292 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1293
1294</pre>
1663<p>rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.</p> 1295<p>rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.</p>
1664<p> 1296
1665</p> 1297</div>
1666<hr /> 1298<h1 id="ISO_14755_SUPPORT">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1667<h1><a name="iso_14755_support">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></h1> 1299<div id="ISO_14755_SUPPORT_CONTENT">
1668<p>ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters 1300<p>ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters
1669and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1301and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1670first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1302first part is available if rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1671<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1303<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1672with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p> 1304with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p>
1673<ul> 1305<dl>
1674<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong> 1306 <dt>* 5.1: Basic method</dt>
1675 1307 <dd>
1676<p>This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode.</p> 1308 <p>This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode.</p>
1677<p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter 1309 <p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter
1678hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will 1310hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will
1679commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down 1311commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down
1680<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing 1312<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing
1681<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new 1313<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new
1682one.</p> 1314one.</p>
1683<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail 1315 <p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail
1684address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail 1316address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail
1685address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily 1317address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily
1686by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>, 1318by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>,
1687followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p> 1319followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p>
1688</li> 1320 </dd>
1689<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong> 1321 <dt>* 5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</dt>
1690 1322 <dd>
1691<p>This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1323 <p>This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1692your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.</p> 1324your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.</p>
1693<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing 1325 <p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing
1694them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1326them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1695invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1327invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1696keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1328keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1697released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for 1329released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for
1698<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1330<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1699reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p> 1331reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p>
1700</li> 1332 </dd>
1701<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong> 1333 <dt>* 5.3: Screen-selection entry method</dt>
1702 1334 <dd>
1703<p>While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection 1335 <p>While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection
1704mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map.</p> 1336mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map.</p>
1705</li> 1337 </dd>
1706<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e4_3a_feedback_method_for_identifying_displayed">5.4: Feedback method for identifying displayed characters for later input</a></strong> 1338 <dt>* 5.4: Feedback method for identifying displayed characters for later input</dt>
1707 1339 <dd>
1708<p>This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with 1340 <p>This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with
1709characters already displayed.</p> 1341characters already displayed.</p>
1710<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then 1342 <p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then
1711pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode 1343pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode
1712hex <code>code(s)</code> (it might be a combining character) of the character under the 1344hex code(s) (it might be a combining character) of the character under the
1713pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p> 1345pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p>
1714<p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this 1346 <p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this
1715character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with 1347character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with
1716combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will 1348combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will
1717always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p> 1349always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p>
1350 </dd>
1718</li> 1351</dl>
1719</ul>
1720<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to 1352<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to
1721both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p> 1353both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p>
1722<p> 1354
1723</p> 1355</div>
1724<hr /> 1356<h1 id="LOGIN_STAMP">LOGIN STAMP</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1725<h1><a name="login_stamp">LOGIN STAMP</a></h1> 1357<div id="LOGIN_STAMP_CONTENT">
1726<p><strong>rxvt</strong> tries to write an entry into the <em>utmp</em>(5) file so that 1358<p><strong>urxvt</strong> tries to write an entry into the <i>utmp</i>(5) file so that
1727it can be seen via the <em>who(1)</em> command, and can accept messages. To 1359it can be seen via the <i>who(1)</i> command, and can accept messages. To
1728allow this feature, <strong>rxvt</strong> may need to be installed setuid root 1360allow this feature, <strong>urxvt</strong> may need to be installed setuid root
1729on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others.</p> 1361on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others.</p>
1730<p> 1362
1731</p> 1363</div>
1732<hr /> 1364<h1 id="COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1733<h1><a name="colors_and_graphics">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a></h1> 1365<div id="COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS_CONTENT">
1734<p>In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1366<p>In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1735<strong>rxvt</strong> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1367<strong>urxvt</strong> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus
1736high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1368high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1737colours with their names.</p> 1369colours with their names.</p>
1738<table> 1370<table><tr><td>color0</td><td>(black)</td><td>= Black</td></tr><tr><td>color1</td><td>(red)</td><td>= Red3</td></tr><tr><td>color2</td><td>(green)</td><td>= Green3</td></tr><tr><td>color3</td><td>(yellow)</td><td>= Yellow3</td></tr><tr><td>color4</td><td>(blue)</td><td>= Blue3</td></tr><tr><td>color5</td><td>(magenta)</td><td>= Magenta3</td></tr><tr><td>color6</td><td>(cyan)</td><td>= Cyan3</td></tr><tr><td>color7</td><td>(white)</td><td>= AntiqueWhite</td></tr><tr><td>color8</td><td>(bright black)</td><td>= Grey25</td></tr><tr><td>color9</td><td>(bright red)</td><td>= Red</td></tr><tr><td>color10</td><td>(bright green)</td><td>= Green</td></tr><tr><td>color11</td><td>(bright yellow)</td><td>= Yellow</td></tr><tr><td>color12</td><td>(bright blue)</td><td>= Blue</td></tr><tr><td>color13</td><td>(bright magenta)</td><td>= Magenta</td></tr><tr><td>color14</td><td>(bright cyan)</td><td>= Cyan</td></tr><tr><td>color15</td><td>(bright white)</td><td>= White</td></tr><tr><td>foreground</td><td></td><td>= Black</td></tr><tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr></table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>,
1739<tr><td>color0</td><td>(black)</td><td>= Black</td></tr>
1740<tr><td>color1</td><td>(red)</td><td>= Red3</td></tr>
1741<tr><td>color2</td><td>(green)</td><td>= Green3</td></tr>
1742<tr><td>color3</td><td>(yellow)</td><td>= Yellow3</td></tr>
1743<tr><td>color4</td><td>(blue)</td><td>= Blue3</td></tr>
1744<tr><td>color5</td><td>(magenta)</td><td>= Magenta3</td></tr>
1745<tr><td>color6</td><td>(cyan)</td><td>= Cyan3</td></tr>
1746<tr><td>color7</td><td>(white)</td><td>= AntiqueWhite</td></tr>
1747<tr><td>color8</td><td>(bright black)</td><td>= Grey25</td></tr>
1748<tr><td>color9</td><td>(bright red)</td><td>= Red</td></tr>
1749<tr><td>color10</td><td>(bright green)</td><td>= Green</td></tr>
1750<tr><td>color11</td><td>(bright yellow)</td><td>= Yellow</td></tr>
1751<tr><td>color12</td><td>(bright blue)</td><td>= Blue</td></tr>
1752<tr><td>color13</td><td>(bright magenta)</td><td>= Magenta</td></tr>
1753<tr><td>color14</td><td>(bright cyan)</td><td>= Cyan</td></tr>
1754<tr><td>color15</td><td>(bright white)</td><td>= White</td></tr>
1755<tr><td>foreground</td><td></td><td>= Black</td></tr>
1756<tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr>
1757</table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>,
1758<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as 1371<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as
1759a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1372a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1760color0-color15.</p> 1373color0-color15.</p>
1761<p>In addition to the colours defined above, rxvt offers an 1374<p>In addition to the colours defined above, urxvt offers an
1762additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79) 1375additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1763consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. <em>index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b + 1376consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. <i>index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
176416</em>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).</p> 137716</i>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).</p>
1765<p>Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only 1378<p>Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1766the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only 1379the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1767be changed via command sequences (``escape codes'').</p> 1380be changed via command sequences (&quot;escape codes&quot;).</p>
1768<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by 1381<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>&quot;reverseVideo: True&quot;</strong>) simulates reverse video by
1769always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1382always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1770<em>xterm</em>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1383<i>xterm</i>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1771been specified. For example,</p> 1384been specified. For example,</p>
1772<dl> 1385<dl>
1773<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong> 1386 <dt><strong>urxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></dt>
1774
1775<dd> 1387 <dd>
1776<p>would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black 1388 <p>would yield White on Black, while on <i>xterm</i>(1) it would yield Black
1777on White.</p> 1389on White.</p>
1778</dd> 1390 </dd>
1779</li>
1780</dl> 1391</dl>
1781<p> 1392
1782</p> 1393</div>
1783<h2><a name="alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></h2> 1394<h2 id="ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</h2>
1395<div id="ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT_CONTENT">
1784<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get 1396<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1785their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code> 1397their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code>
1786(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications, 1398(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1787in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component 1399in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1788specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of <code>0</code> is completely 1400specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of <code>0</code> is completely
1789transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[percent]</code>, where 1401transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[percent]</code>, where
1790<code>percent</code> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of 1402<code>percent</code> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1791the color, where <code>0</code> is completely transparent and <code>100</code> is completelxy 1403the color, where <code>0</code> is completely transparent and <code>100</code> is completelxy
1792opaque.</p> 1404opaque.</p>
1793<p>You probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that 1405<p>You probably need to specify <strong>&quot;-depth 32&quot;</strong>, too, and have the luck that
1794your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting 1406your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1795ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p> 1407ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p>
1796<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red 1408<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1797background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p> 1409background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p>
1410<pre> urxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg &quot;[80]pink&quot;
1411
1798<pre> 1412</pre>
1799 rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg &quot;[80]pink&quot;</pre>
1800<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 1413<p><i>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1801the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 1414the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</i></p>
1802<p> 1415
1803</p> 1416</div>
1804<hr /> 1417<h1 id="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1805<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1> 1418<div id="ENVIRONMENT_CONTENT">
1806<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p> 1419<p><strong>urxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p>
1807<dl> 1420<dl>
1808<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong> 1421 <dt><strong>TERM</strong></dt>
1809
1810<dd> 1422 <dd>
1811<p>Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1423 <p>Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1812resources or on the command line.</p> 1424resources or on the command line.</p>
1813</dd> 1425 </dd>
1814</li> 1426 <dt><strong>COLORTERM</strong></dt>
1815<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong>
1816
1817<dd> 1427 <dd>
1818<p>Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on whether rxvt was 1428 <p>Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on whether urxvt was
1819compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1429compiled with background image support, and optionally with the added
1820<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.</p> 1430extension <code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome
1431screen.</p>
1821</dd> 1432 </dd>
1822</li> 1433 <dt><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></dt>
1823<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong>
1824
1825<dd> 1434 <dd>
1826<p>Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is 1435 <p>Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is
1827the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string 1436the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string
1828<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be 1437<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be
1829used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the 1438used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the
1830string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if rxvt 1439string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if urxvt
1831was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code> and <code>slang</code> can 1440was compiled with background image support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code>
1832(and do) use this information to optimize screen output.</p> 1441and <code>slang</code> can (and do) use this information to optimize screen output.</p>
1833</dd> 1442 </dd>
1834</li> 1443 <dt><strong>WINDOWID</strong></dt>
1835<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong>
1836
1837<dd> 1444 <dd>
1838<p>Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel 1445 <p>Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the urxvt window (the toplevel
1839window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1446window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1840window and so on).</p> 1447window and so on).</p>
1841</dd> 1448 </dd>
1842</li> 1449 <dt><strong>TERMINFO</strong></dt>
1843<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong>
1844
1845<dd> 1450 <dd>
1846<p>Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with 1451 <p>Set to the terminfo directory iff urxvt was configured with
1847<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>.</p> 1452<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>.</p>
1848</dd> 1453 </dd>
1849</li> 1454 <dt><strong>DISPLAY</strong></dt>
1850<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong>
1851
1852<dd> 1455 <dd>
1853<p>Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct 1456 <p>Used by urxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct
1854display in its child processes.</p> 1457display in its child processes.</p>
1855</dd> 1458 </dd>
1856</li> 1459 <dt><strong>SHELL</strong></dt>
1857<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong>
1858
1859<dd> 1460 <dd>
1860<p>The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>.</p> 1461 <p>The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>.</p>
1861</dd> 1462 </dd>
1862</li> 1463 <dt><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></dt>
1863<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong>
1864
1865<dd> 1464 <dd>
1866<p>The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and 1465 <p>The unix domain socket path used by urxvtc(1) and
1867rxvtd(1).</p> 1466urxvtd(1).</p>
1467 <p>Default <cite>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<i>&lt;nodename</i></cite>.</p>
1868</dd> 1468 </dd>
1469 <dt><strong>HOME</strong></dt>
1869<dd> 1470 <dd>
1870<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p>
1871</dd>
1872</li>
1873<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong>
1874
1875<dd>
1876<p>Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for 1471 <p>Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for
1877daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as 1472daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as
1878<code>.Xdefaults</code>)</p> 1473<code>.Xdefaults</code>)</p>
1879</dd> 1474 </dd>
1880</li> 1475 <dt><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></dt>
1881<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong>
1882
1883<dd> 1476 <dd>
1884<p>Directory where various X resource files are being located.</p> 1477 <p>Directory where various X resource files are being located.</p>
1885</dd> 1478 </dd>
1886</li> 1479 <dt><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></dt>
1887<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong>
1888
1889<dd> 1480 <dd>
1890<p>If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by 1481 <p>If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by
1891rxvt.</p> 1482urxvt.</p>
1892</dd> 1483 </dd>
1893</li>
1894</dl> 1484</dl>
1895<p> 1485
1896</p> 1486</div>
1897<hr /> 1487<h1 id="FILES">FILES</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1898<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1> 1488<div id="FILES_CONTENT">
1899<dl> 1489<dl>
1900<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong> 1490 <dt><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></dt>
1901
1902<dd> 1491 <dd>
1903<p>Color names.</p> 1492 <p>Color names.</p>
1904</dd> 1493 </dd>
1905</li>
1906</dl> 1494</dl>
1907<p> 1495
1908</p> 1496</div>
1909<hr /> 1497<h1 id="SEE_ALSO">SEE ALSO</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1910<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1> 1498<div id="SEE_ALSO_CONTENT">
1911<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), <code>utmp(5)</code></p> 1499<p>urxvt(7), urxvtc(1), urxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), utmp(5)</p>
1912<p> 1500
1913</p> 1501</div>
1914<hr /> 1502<h1 id="CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1915<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1> 1503<div id="CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR_CONTENT">
1916<dl> 1504<dl>
1917<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong> 1505 <dt>Project Coordinator</dt>
1918
1919<dd> 1506 <dd>
1920<p>Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt;</p> 1507 <p>Marc A. Lehmann <a href="#lt_rxvt_unicode_schmorp_de_gt">&lt;rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de&gt;</a></p>
1921</dd>
1922<dd>
1923<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html">http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html</a></p> 1508 <p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html">http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html</a></p>
1924</dd> 1509 </dd>
1925</li>
1926</dl> 1510</dl>
1927<p> 1511
1928</p> 1512</div>
1929<hr /> 1513<h1 id="AUTHORS">AUTHORS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1930<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1> 1514<div id="AUTHORS_CONTENT">
1931<dl> 1515<dl>
1932<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong> 1516 <dt>John Bovey</dt>
1933
1934<dd> 1517 <dd>
1935<p>University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.</p> 1518 <p>University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.</p>
1936</dd> 1519 </dd>
1937</li> 1520 <dt>Rob Nation <a href="#lt_nation_rocket_sanders_lockheed_co">&lt;nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com&gt;</a></dt>
1938<dt><strong><a name="item_rob_nation__3cnation_40rocket_2esanders_2elockheed">Rob Nation <em><a href="mailto:<nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com"><nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1939
1940<dd> 1521 <dd>
1941<p>very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt</p> 1522 <p>very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt</p>
1942</dd> 1523 </dd>
1943</li> 1524 <dt>Angelo Haritsis <a href="#lt_ah_doc_ic_ac_uk_gt">&lt;ah@doc.ic.ac.uk&gt;</a></dt>
1944<dt><strong><a name="item_angelo_haritsis__3cah_40doc_2eic_2eac_2euk_3e">Angelo Haritsis <em><a href="mailto:<ah@doc.ic.ac.uk"><ah@doc.ic.ac.uk</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1945
1946<dd> 1525 <dd>
1947<p>wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)</p> 1526 <p>wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)</p>
1948</dd> 1527 </dd>
1949</li> 1528 <dt>mj olesen <a href="#lt_olesen_me_QueensU_CA_gt">&lt;olesen@me.QueensU.CA&gt;</a></dt>
1950<dt><strong><a name="item_mj_olesen__3colesen_40me_2equeensu_2eca_3e">mj olesen <em><a href="mailto:<olesen@me.QueensU.CA"><olesen@me.QueensU.CA</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1951
1952<dd> 1529 <dd>
1953<p>Wrote the menu system.</p> 1530 <p>Wrote the menu system.</p>
1954</dd>
1955<dd>
1956<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p> 1531 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p>
1957</dd> 1532 </dd>
1958</li> 1533 <dt>Oezguer Kesim <a href="#lt_kesim_math_fu_berlin_de_gt">&lt;kesim@math.fu-berlin.de&gt;</a></dt>
1959<dt><strong><a name="item_oezguer_kesim__3ckesim_40math_2efu_2dberlin_2ede_3">Oezguer Kesim <em><a href="mailto:<kesim@math.fu-berlin.de"><kesim@math.fu-berlin.de</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1960
1961<dd> 1534 <dd>
1962<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)</p> 1535 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)</p>
1963</dd> 1536 </dd>
1964</li> 1537 <dt>Geoff Wing <a href="#lt_gcw_pobox_com_gt">&lt;gcw@pobox.com&gt;</a></dt>
1965<dt><strong><a name="item_geoff_wing__3cgcw_40pobox_2ecom_3e">Geoff Wing <em><a href="mailto:<gcw@pobox.com"><gcw@pobox.com</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1966
1967<dd> 1538 <dd>
1968<p>Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. 1539 <p>Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.</p>
1969</p>
1970</dd>
1971<dd>
1972<pre>
1973
1974Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre> 1540 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</p>
1975</dd> 1541 </dd>
1976</li> 1542 <dt>Marc Alexander Lehmann <a href="#lt_rxvt_unicode_schmorp_de_gt">&lt;rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de&gt;</a></dt>
1977<dt><strong><a name="item_marc_alexander_lehmann__3crxvt_2dunicode_40schmorp">Marc Alexander Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1978
1979<dd> 1543 <dd>
1980<p>Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl 1544 <p>Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1981extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.</p> 1545extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.</p>
1982</dd>
1983<dd>
1984<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p> 1546 <p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p>
1985</dd> 1547 </dd>
1986</li> 1548 <dt>Emanuele Giaquinta <a href="#lt_e_giaquinta_glauco_it_gt">&lt;e.giaquinta@glauco.it&gt;</a></dt>
1987<dt><strong><a name="item_emanuele_giaquinta__3ce_2egiaquinta_40glauco_2eit_">Emanuele Giaquinta <em><a href="mailto:<e.giaquinta@glauco.it"><e.giaquinta@glauco.it</a></em>&gt;</a></strong>
1988
1989<dd> 1549 <dd>
1990<p>Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.</p> 1550 <p>Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.</p>
1991</dd> 1551 </dd>
1992</li>
1993</dl> 1552</dl>
1994 1553
1995</body> 1554</div>
1996 1555</div></body>
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