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51<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p> 53<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p>
52<p> 54<p>
53</p> 55</p>
54<hr /> 56<hr />
55<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1> 57<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1>
56<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>7.5</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal 58<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>8.2</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal
57emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not 59emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not
58require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style 60require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style
59configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space -- 61configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space --
60a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p> 62a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p>
61<p> 63<p>
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63<hr /> 65<hr />
64<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1> 66<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1>
65<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of 67<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of
66frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 68frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
67problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 69problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
68<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p> 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>
69<p> 71<p>
70</p> 72</p>
71<hr /> 73<hr />
72<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1> 74<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1>
73<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode 75<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode
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75world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 77world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
76especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 78especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
77like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 79like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
78like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 80like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
79scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 81scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
80fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 82fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
81as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 83as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
82belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 84belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
83such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 85such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
84change.</p> 86change.</p>
85<p>If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 87<p>If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let
86me recommend <code>mlterm</code>, which is a very userfriendly, lean and clean 88me recommend <code>mlterm</code>, which is a very user friendly, lean and clean
87terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely 89terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely
88because the author couldn't get <code>mlterm</code> to use one font for latin1 and 90because the author couldn't get <code>mlterm</code> to use one font for latin1 and
89another for japanese.</p> 91another for japanese.</p>
90<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 92<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
91display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 93display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other
92programs force onto it's users never made sense to me: You should be able 94programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
93to choose any font for any script freely.</p> 95to choose any font for any script freely.</p>
94<p>Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 96<p>Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than
95it's predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy 97its predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy
96in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot less bugs than the original 98in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot bugs less than the original
97rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.</p> 99rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.</p>
98<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 100<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
99and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 101and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode
100without most of it's features to get a lean binary. It also comes with 102without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with
101a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows 103a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
102from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 104from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
103drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and 105drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and
104<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p> 106<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p>
105<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 107<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
106been extended) easier accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical 108been extended) more accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical
107reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p> 109reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p>
108<p> 110<p>
109</p> 111</p>
110<hr /> 112<hr />
111<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1> 113<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1>
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122long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are 124long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are
123far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1 125far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1
124Orange'.</p> 126Orange'.</p>
125<p>The following options are available:</p> 127<p>The following options are available:</p>
126<dl> 128<dl>
127<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong><br /> 129<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong>
128</dt> 130
129<dd> 131<dd>
130Print out a message describing available options. 132<p>Print out a message describing available options.</p>
131</dd> 133</dd>
132<p></p> 134</li>
133<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong><br /> 135<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong>
134</dt> 136
135<dd> 137<dd>
136Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still 138<p>Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still
137respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 139respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
138<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used. 140<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used.</p>
139</dd> 141</dd>
140<p></p> 142</li>
141<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br /> 143<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong>
142</dt> 144
143<dd> 145<dd>
144Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 146<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
145resource <strong>depth</strong>. 147resource <strong>depth</strong>.</p>
146</dd> 148</dd>
147<p></p> 149</li>
148<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br /> 150<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
149</dt> 151
150<dd> 152<dd>
151Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>. 153<p>Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>.</p>
152</dd> 154</dd>
153<p></p> 155</li>
154<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong><br /> 156<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong>
155</dt> 157
156<dd> 158<dd>
157Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>. 159<p>Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>.</p>
158</dd> 160</dd>
159<p></p> 161</li>
160<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong><br /> 162<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong>
161</dt> 163
162<dd> 164<dd>
163Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>. 165<p>Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>.</p>
164</dd> 166</dd>
165<p></p> 167</li>
166<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><br /> 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>
167</dt> 169
168<dd> 170<dd>
169Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 171<p>Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is
170<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>. 172<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>.</p>
171</dd> 173</dd>
172<dd> 174<dd>
173<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 175<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
174the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 176the author. Don't bug him with installation questions! Read the FAQ (man 7
177rxvt)!</em></p>
175</dd> 178</dd>
176<p></p> 179</li>
177<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 180<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
178</dt> 181
179<dd> 182<dd>
180Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 183<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
181fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 184fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
182colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>. 185colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>.</p>
183</dd> 186</dd>
184<p></p> 187</li>
185<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 188<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
186</dt> 189
187<dd> 190<dd>
188Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour 191<p>Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour
189is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>. 192is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>.</p>
190</dd> 193</dd>
191<p></p> 194</li>
192<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 195<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
193</dt> 196
194<dd> 197<dd>
195Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 198<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
196transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong> or <strong>-ip</strong>. This only works for 199transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong> or <strong>-ip</strong>. This only works for
197non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be 200non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be
198used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource 201used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource
199<em>tintColor</em>. Example: 202<em>tintColor</em>. Example:</p>
200</dd> 203</dd>
201<dd> 204<dd>
202<pre> 205<pre>
203 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre> 206 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre>
204</dd> 207</dd>
205<p></p> 208</li>
206<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong><br /> 209<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong>
207</dt> 210
208<dd> 211<dd>
209<em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 212<p><em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
210background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be 213background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be
211specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>). 214specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>); resource <em>shading</em>.</p>
212</dd> 215</dd>
213<p></p> 216</li>
214<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 217<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
215</dt> 218
216<dd> 219<dd>
217Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>. 220<p>Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>.</p>
218</dd> 221</dd>
219<p></p> 222</li>
220<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 223<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
221</dt> 224
222<dd> 225<dd>
223Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>. 226<p>Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>.</p>
224</dd> 227</dd>
225<p></p> 228</li>
226<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br /> 229<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
227</dt> 230
228<dd> 231<dd>
229Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally 232<p>Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally
230specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to 233specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
231add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the 234add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the
232command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>. 235command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>.</p>
233</dd> 236</dd>
234<p></p> 237</li>
235<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 238<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
236</dt> 239
237<dd> 240<dd>
238The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>. 241<p>The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>.</p>
239</dd> 242</dd>
240<p></p> 243</li>
241<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 244<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
242</dt> 245
243<dd> 246<dd>
244The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>. 247<p>The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>.</p>
245</dd> 248</dd>
246<p></p> 249</li>
247<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 250<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
248</dt> 251
249<dd> 252<dd>
250The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>. 253<p>The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>.</p>
251</dd> 254</dd>
252<p></p> 255</li>
253<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 256<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
254</dt> 257
255<dd> 258<dd>
256The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text; 259<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text;
257resource <strong>borderColor</strong>. 260resource <strong>borderColor</strong>.</p>
258</dd> 261</dd>
259<p></p> 262</li>
260<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 263<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
261</dt> 264
262<dd> 265<dd>
263Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 266<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
264that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 267that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
265first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 268first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
266smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 269smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
267font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details. 270font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details.</p>
268</dd>
269<dd> 271</dd>
272<dd>
270<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 273<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
271with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>, 274with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>,
272e.g.:</p> 275e.g.:</p>
273</dd> 276</dd>
274<dd> 277<dd>
275<pre> 278<pre>
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278</dd> 281</dd>
279<dd> 282<dd>
280<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ 283<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ
281section of rxvt(7).</p> 284section of rxvt(7).</p>
282</dd> 285</dd>
283<p></p> 286</li>
284<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 287<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
285</dt> 288
286<dd> 289<dd>
287Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters 290<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters
288are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details. 291are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details.</p>
289</dd> 292</dd>
290<p></p> 293</li>
291<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 294<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
292</dt> 295
293<dd> 296<dd>
294Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em> 297<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em>
295characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details. 298characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details.</p>
296</dd> 299</dd>
297<p></p> 300</li>
298<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 301<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
299</dt> 302
300<dd> 303<dd>
301Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold 304<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold
302italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong> 305italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong>
303for details. 306for details.</p>
304</dd> 307</dd>
305<p></p> 308</li>
306<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong><br /> 309<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong>
307</dt> 310
308<dd> 311<dd>
309Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 312<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
310foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for 313foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for
311details. 314details.</p>
312</dd> 315</dd>
313<p></p> 316</li>
314<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 317<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
315</dt> 318
316<dd> 319<dd>
317Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained, 320<p>Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained,
318rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain 321rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain
319`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name. 322`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name.</p>
320</dd> 323</dd>
321<p></p> 324</li>
322<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong><br /> 325<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong>
323</dt> 326
324<dd> 327<dd>
325Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>. 328<p>Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>.</p>
326</dd> 329</dd>
327<p></p> 330</li>
328<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong><br /> 331<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong>
329</dt> 332
330<dd> 333<dd>
331Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource 334<p>Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource
332<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>. 335<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>.</p>
333</dd> 336</dd>
334<p></p> 337</li>
335<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong><br /> 338<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong>
336</dt> 339
337<dd> 340<dd>
338Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource 341<p>Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource
339<strong>visualBell</strong>. 342<strong>visualBell</strong>.</p>
340</dd> 343</dd>
341<p></p> 344</li>
342<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong><br /> 345<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong>
343</dt> 346
344<dd> 347<dd>
345Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>. 348<p>Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>.</p>
346</dd> 349</dd>
347<p></p> 350</li>
348<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong><br /> 351<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong>
349</dt> 352
350<dd> 353<dd>
351Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource 354<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource
352<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect. 355<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect.</p>
353</dd> 356</dd>
354<p></p> 357</li>
355<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong><br /> 358<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong>
356</dt> 359
357<dd> 360<dd>
358Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource 361<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource
359<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>. 362<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>.</p>
360</dd> 363</dd>
361<p></p> 364</li>
362<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong><br /> 365<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong>
363</dt> 366
364<dd> 367<dd>
365Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear. 368<p>Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear.
366This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource 369This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource
367<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>. 370<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>.</p>
368</dd> 371</dd>
369<p></p> 372</li>
370<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong><br /> 373<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong>
371</dt> 374
372<dd> 375<dd>
373Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>. 376<p>Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>.</p>
374</dd> 377</dd>
375<p></p> 378</li>
376<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong><br /> 379<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong>
377</dt> 380
378<dd> 381<dd>
379Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough; 382<p>Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
380resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>. 383resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>.</p>
381</dd> 384</dd>
382<p></p> 385</li>
383<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong><br /> 386<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong>
384</dt> 387
385<dd> 388<dd>
386If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as 389<p>If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as
387actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to 390actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to
388select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and 391select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and
389not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor 392not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor
390on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>. 393on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>.</p>
391</dd> 394</dd>
392<p></p> 395</li>
393<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong><br /> 396<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong>
394</dt> 397
395<dd> 398<dd>
396Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>. 399<p>Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>.</p>
397</dd> 400</dd>
398<p></p> 401</li>
399<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong><br /> 402<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong>
400</dt> 403
401<dd> 404<dd>
402Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option. 405<p>Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option.
403Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>. 406Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>.</p>
404</dd> 407</dd>
405<p></p> 408</li>
406<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 409<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
407</dt> 410
408<dd> 411<dd>
409Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for 412<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for
410limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>. 413limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>.</p>
411</dd> 414</dd>
412<p></p> 415</li>
413<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 416<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
414</dt> 417
415<dd> 418<dd>
416Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource 419<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource
417entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>. 420entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>.</p>
418</dd> 421</dd>
419<p></p> 422</li>
420<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 423<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
421</dt> 424
422<dd> 425<dd>
423Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong> 426<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong>
424and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource 427and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource
425<strong>externalBorder</strong>. 428<strong>externalBorder</strong>.</p>
426</dd> 429</dd>
427<p></p> 430</li>
428<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong><br /> 431<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong>
429</dt> 432
430<dd> 433<dd>
431Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 434<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e.
432if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window 435if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
433decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>. 436decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>.</p>
434</dd> 437</dd>
435<p></p> 438</li>
436<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong><br /> 439<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong>
437</dt> 440
438<dd> 441<dd>
439Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource 442<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
440<strong>override-redirect</strong>. 443<strong>override-redirect</strong>.</p>
441</dd> 444</dd>
442<p></p> 445</li>
443<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong><br /> 446<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong>
444</dt> 447
445<dd> 448<dd>
446Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 449<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
447drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 450drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
448this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 451this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
449resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>. 452resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>.</p>
450</dd> 453</dd>
451<p></p> 454</li>
452<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 455<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
453</dt> 456
454<dd> 457<dd>
455Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 458<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
456the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 459the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
457<strong>linespace</strong>. 460<strong>linespace</strong>.</p>
458</dd> 461</dd>
459<p></p> 462</li>
460<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br /> 463<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
461</dt> 464
462<dd> 465<dd>
463This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 466<p>This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the
464<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the 467<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the
465<em>termcap(5)</em> database and should have <em>li#</em> and <em>co#</em> entries; 468<em>termcap(5)</em> database and should have <em>li#</em> and <em>co#</em> entries;
466resource <strong>termName</strong>. 469resource <strong>termName</strong>.</p>
467</dd> 470</dd>
468<p></p> 471</li>
469<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong><br /> 472<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong>
470</dt> 473
471<dd> 474<dd>
472Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong> 475<p>Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong>
473window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of 476window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of
474the program being executed if neither <em>-title</em> (<em>-T</em>) nor <em>-n</em> are 477the program being executed if neither <em>-title</em> (<em>-T</em>) nor <em>-n</em> are
475given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last 478given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last
476on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to 479on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to
477run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or, 480run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or,
478failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>. 481failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>.</p>
479</dd> 482</dd>
480<dd> 483<dd>
481<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to 484<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to
482run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p> 485run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p>
483</dd> 486</dd>
484<dd> 487<dd>
485<pre> 488<pre>
486 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre> 489 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre>
487</dd> 490</dd>
488<p></p> 491</li>
489<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 492<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
490</dt> 493
491<dd> 494<dd>
492Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename 495<p>Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename
493of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the 496of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the
494application name; resource <strong>title</strong>. 497application name; resource <strong>title</strong>.</p>
495</dd> 498</dd>
496<p></p> 499</li>
497<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 500<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
498</dt> 501
499<dd> 502<dd>
500Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified 503<p>Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified
501after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name; 504after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name;
502resource <strong>iconName</strong>. 505resource <strong>iconName</strong>.</p>
503</dd> 506</dd>
504<p></p> 507</li>
505<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong><br /> 508<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong>
506</dt> 509
507<dd> 510<dd>
508Capture system console messages. 511<p>Capture system console messages.</p>
509</dd> 512</dd>
510<p></p> 513</li>
511<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br /> 514<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
512</dt> 515
513<dd> 516<dd>
514Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, 517<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>,
515<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>. 518<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>.</p>
516</dd> 519</dd>
517<p></p> 520</li>
518<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 521<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
519</dt> 522
520<dd> 523<dd>
521Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>. 524<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>.</p>
522</dd> 525</dd>
523<p></p> 526</li>
524<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 527<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
525</dt> 528
526<dd> 529<dd>
527The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 530<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
528<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 531<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
529input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 532input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
530another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>. 533another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>.</p>
531</dd> 534</dd>
532<p></p> 535</li>
533<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br /> 536<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
534</dt> 537
535<dd> 538<dd>
536Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong> 539<p>Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong>
537for more info. 540for more info.</p>
538</dd> 541</dd>
539<p></p> 542</li>
540<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong><br /> 543<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong>
541</dt> 544
542<dd> 545<dd>
543Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 546<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
544button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 547button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the
545end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 548end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
546</dd> 549</dd>
547<p></p> 550</li>
548<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong><br /> 551<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong>
549</dt> 552
550<dd> 553<dd>
551Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape 554<p>Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape
552sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more 555sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more
553info. 556info.</p>
554</dd> 557</dd>
555<p></p> 558</li>
556<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br /> 559<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
557</dt> 560
558<dd> 561<dd>
559Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>, 562<p>Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>,
560<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, 563<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>,
561<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <em>modifier</em>. 564<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <em>modifier</em>.</p>
562</dd> 565</dd>
563<p></p> 566</li>
564<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong><br /> 567<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong>
565</dt> 568
566<dd> 569<dd>
567Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource 570<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource
568<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>. 571<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>.</p>
569</dd> 572</dd>
570<p></p> 573</li>
571<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong><br /> 574<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong>
572</dt> 575
573<dd> 576<dd>
574Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource 577<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource
575<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>. 578<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>.</p>
576</dd> 579</dd>
577<p></p> 580</li>
578<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong><br /> 581<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong>
579</dt> 582
580<dd> 583<dd>
581Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 584<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
582will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 585will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
583it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 586it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
584user; resource <strong>hold</strong>. 587user; resource <strong>hold</strong>.</p>
585</dd> 588</dd>
586<p></p> 589</li>
587<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 590<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong>
588</dt> 591
589<dd> 592<dd>
590Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>. 593<p>Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>.</p>
591</dd> 594</dd>
592<p></p> 595</li>
593<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br /> 596<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
594</dt> 597
595<dd> 598<dd>
596Tells rxvt to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 599<p>Tells rxvt to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
597which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 600which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.</p>
598</dd> 601</dd>
599<dd> 602<dd>
600<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 603<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
601shouldn't be a top-level window. rxvt will also reconfigure it 604shouldn't be a top-level window. rxvt will also reconfigure it
602quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 605quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
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607</dd> 610</dd>
608<dd> 611<dd>
609<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file 612<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file
610descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 613descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
611can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 614can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
612terminal. This works regardless of wether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or 615terminal. This works regardless of whether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or
613not.</p> 616not.</p>
614</dd> 617</dd>
615<dd> 618<dd>
616<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 619<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
617used (a longer example is in <em>doc/embed</em>):</p> 620used (a longer example is in <em>doc/embed</em>):</p>
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622 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub { 625 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub {
623 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid; 626 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid;
624 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;; 627 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;;
625 });</pre> 628 });</pre>
626</dd> 629</dd>
627<p></p> 630</li>
628<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong><br /> 631<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong>
629</dt> 632
630<dd> 633<dd>
631Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 634<p>Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
632pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 635pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
633useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator 636useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator
634without having to run a program within it. 637without having to run a program within it.</p>
635</dd> 638</dd>
636<dd> 639<dd>
637<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp 640<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp
638entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 641entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
639yourself if you want that.</p> 642yourself if you want that.</p>
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662<pre> 665<pre>
663 # now communicate with rxvt 666 # now communicate with rxvt
664 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave; 667 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave;
665 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre> 668 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre>
666</dd> 669</dd>
667<p></p> 670</li>
668<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 671<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
669</dt> 672
670<dd> 673<dd>
671Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in 674<p>Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
672this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details. 675this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details.</p>
676</dd>
677</li>
673</dd> 678</dl>
674<p></p></dl>
675<p> 679<p>
676</p> 680</p>
677<hr /> 681<hr />
678<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1> 682<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1>
679<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long 683<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long
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697be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource 701be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
698settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to 702settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
699check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl 703check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl
700extensions not documented here):</p> 704extensions not documented here):</p>
701<dl> 705<dl>
702<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br /> 706<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong>
703</dt> 707
704<dd> 708<dd>
705Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 709<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
706option <strong>-depth</strong>. 710option <strong>-depth</strong>.</p>
707</dd> 711</dd>
708<p></p> 712</li>
709<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br /> 713<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
710</dt> 714
711<dd> 715<dd>
712Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 716<p>Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
713option <strong>-geometry</strong>. 717option <strong>-geometry</strong>.</p>
714</dd> 718</dd>
715<p></p> 719</li>
716<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 720<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
717</dt> 721
718<dd> 722<dd>
719Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default 723<p>Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default
720White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>. 724White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>.</p>
721</dd> 725</dd>
722<p></p> 726</li>
723<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 727<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
724</dt> 728
725<dd> 729<dd>
726Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default 730<p>Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default
727Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>. 731Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>.</p>
728</dd> 732</dd>
729<p></p> 733</li>
730<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 734<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
731</dt> 735
732<dd> 736<dd>
733Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7 737<p>Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7
734corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to 738corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to
735high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background) 739high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background)
736colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 740colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green,
7373=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour 7413=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour
738names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section. 742names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
739</dd> 743</dd>
740<dd> 744<dd>
741<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be 745<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be
742changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p> 746changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p>
743</dd> 747</dd>
744<dd> 748<dd>
745<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with 749<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with
74688 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p> 75088 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p>
747</dd> 751</dd>
748<p></p> 752</li>
749<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 753<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
750</dt> 754
751<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 755<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
752</dt> 756
753<dd> 757<dd>
754Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the 758<p>Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the
755foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available 759foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available
756(Compile <em>styles</em>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead. 760(Compile <em>styles</em>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead.</p>
757</dd> 761</dd>
758<p></p> 762</li>
759<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 763<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
760</dt> 764
761<dd> 765<dd>
762Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 766<p>Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
763foreground colour is the default. 767foreground colour is the default.</p>
764</dd> 768</dd>
765<p></p> 769</li>
766<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 770<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
767</dt> 771
768<dd> 772<dd>
769Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 773<p>Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
770characters. 774when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).</p>
771</dd> 775</dd>
772<p></p> 776</li>
773<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 777<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
774</dt> 778
775<dd> 779<dd>
776If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 780<p>If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
777itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 781itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.</p>
778</dd> 782</dd>
779<p></p> 783</li>
780<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 784<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
781</dt> 785
782<dd> 786<dd>
783Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the 787<p>Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the
784foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>. 788foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>.</p>
785</dd> 789</dd>
786<p></p> 790</li>
787<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 791<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
788</dt> 792
789<dd> 793<dd>
790Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to 794<p>Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to
791take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to 795take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to
792use the background colour. 796use the background colour.</p>
793</dd> 797</dd>
794<p></p> 798</li>
795<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 799<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
796</dt> 800
797<dd> 801<dd>
798<strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours; 802<p><strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours;
799option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option 803option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option
800<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section. 804<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
801</dd> 805</dd>
802<p></p> 806</li>
803<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 807<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
804</dt> 808
805<dd> 809<dd>
806<strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 810<p><strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling
807quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>. 811quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>.
808<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>. 812<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>.</p>
809</dd> 813</dd>
810<p></p> 814</li>
811<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 815<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
812</dt> 816
813<dd> 817<dd>
814<strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 818<p><strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
815artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows' 819artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows'
816pixmap. 820pixmap.</p>
817</dd> 821</dd>
818<dd> 822<dd>
819<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 823<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
820the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 824the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p>
821</dd> 825</dd>
822<p></p> 826</li>
823<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 827<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
824</dt> 828
825<dd> 829<dd>
826Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>. 830<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>.</p>
827</dd> 831</dd>
828<p></p> 832</li>
829<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 833<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
830</dt> 834
831<dd> 835<dd>
832Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default 836<p>Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default
833colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>. 837colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>.</p>
834</dd> 838</dd>
835<p></p> 839</li>
836<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 840<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
837</dt> 841
838<dd> 842<dd>
839Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 843<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
840<strong>-tint</strong>. 844<strong>-tint</strong>.</p>
841</dd> 845</dd>
842<p></p> 846</li>
843<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 847<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
844</dt> 848
845<dd> 849<dd>
846Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 850<p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
847image in addition to tinting it. 851in addition to tinting it; option <strong>-sh</strong>.</p>
848</dd> 852</dd>
849<p></p> 853</li>
850<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 854<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
851</dt> 855
852<dd> 856<dd>
853Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 857<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].</p>
854</dd> 858</dd>
855<p></p> 859</li>
856<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 860<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
857</dt> 861
858<dd> 862<dd>
859Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default 863<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default
860#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar. 864#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar.</p>
861</dd> 865</dd>
862<p></p> 866</li>
863<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 867<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
864</dt> 868
865<dd> 869<dd>
866The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 870<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
867and the text. 871and the text.</p>
868</dd> 872</dd>
869<p></p> 873</li>
870<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br /> 874<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
871</dt> 875
872<dd> 876<dd>
873Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for 877<p>Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for
874the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry 878the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry
875string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the 879string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the
876horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image 880horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image
877centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale 881centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale
878of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 882of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9
879specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 883specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
880be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 884be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
881scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 885scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]</p>
882</dd> 886</dd>
883<p></p> 887</li>
884<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong><br /> 888<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong>
885</dt> 889
886<dd> 890<dd>
887Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files. 891<p>Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.</p>
888</dd> 892</dd>
889<p></p> 893</li>
890<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 894<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
891</dt> 895
892<dd> 896<dd>
893Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 897<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
894that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 898that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
895first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 899first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
896smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 900smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
897font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>. 901font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>.</p>
898</dd> 902</dd>
899<dd> 903<dd>
900<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 904<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
901optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <em>xft</em>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p> 905optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <em>xft</em>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p>
902</dd> 906</dd>
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936</dd> 940</dd>
937<dd> 941<dd>
938<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the 942<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the
939remaining unicode characters.</p> 943remaining unicode characters.</p>
940</dd> 944</dd>
941<p></p> 945</li>
942<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 946<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
943</dt> 947
944<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 948<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
945</dt> 949
946<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 950<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
947</dt> 951
948<dd> 952<dd>
949The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold 953<p>The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold
950italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively. 954italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively.</p>
951</dd> 955</dd>
952<dd> 956<dd>
953<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the 957<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the
954<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes 958<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes
955it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and 959it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and
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962</dd> 966</dd>
963<dd> 967<dd>
964<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal 968<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal
965text font will being used for the given style.</p> 969text font will being used for the given style.</p>
966</dd> 970</dd>
967<p></p> 971</li>
968<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 972<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
969</dt> 973
970<dd> 974<dd>
971When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>, 975<p>When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>,
972option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 976option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
973intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>, 977intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>,
974option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 978option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
975reachable. 979reachable.</p>
976</dd> 980</dd>
977<p></p> 981</li>
978<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 982<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
979</dt> 983
980<dd> 984<dd>
981Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which is 985<p>Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which is
982xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives 986xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives
983xterm style selection. 987xterm style selection.</p>
984</dd> 988</dd>
985<p></p> 989</li>
986<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 990<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
987</dt> 991
988<dd> 992<dd>
989Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is 993<p>Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is
990the author's favourite. 994the author's favourite.</p>
991</dd> 995</dd>
992<p></p> 996</li>
993<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 997<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
994</dt> 998
995<dd> 999<dd>
996Set window title string, the default title is the command-line 1000<p>Set window title string, the default title is the command-line
997specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application 1001specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application
998name; option <strong>-title</strong>. 1002name; option <strong>-title</strong>.</p>
999</dd> 1003</dd>
1000<p></p> 1004</li>
1001<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1005<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1002</dt> 1006
1003<dd> 1007<dd>
1004Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon 1008<p>Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon
1005manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly 1009manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly
1006set; option <strong>-n</strong>. 1010set; option <strong>-n</strong>.</p>
1007</dd> 1011</dd>
1008<p></p> 1012</li>
1009<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1013<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1010</dt> 1014
1011<dd> 1015<dd>
1012<strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no 1016<p><strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no
1013de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 1017de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].</p>
1014</dd> 1018</dd>
1015<p></p> 1019</li>
1016<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1020<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1017</dt> 1021
1018<dd> 1022<dd>
1019<strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>. 1023<p><strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>.
1020<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>. 1024<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>.</p>
1021</dd> 1025</dd>
1022<p></p> 1026</li>
1023<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1027<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1024</dt> 1028
1025<dd> 1029<dd>
1026<strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of 1030<p><strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of
1027the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell 1031the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell
1028[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>. 1032[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>.</p>
1029</dd> 1033</dd>
1030<p></p> 1034</li>
1031<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1035<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1032</dt> 1036
1033<dd> 1037<dd>
1034<strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>; 1038<p><strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>;
1035option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong> 1039option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>
1036[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>. 1040[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>.</p>
1037</dd> 1041</dd>
1038<p></p> 1042</li>
1039<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1043<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1040</dt> 1044
1041<dd> 1045<dd>
1042Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use 1046<p>Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use
1043<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or 1047<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or
1044<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well. 1048<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well.</p>
1045</dd> 1049</dd>
1046<dd> 1050<dd>
1047<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p> 1051<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p>
1048</dd> 1052</dd>
1049<dd> 1053<dd>
… …
1053<pre> 1057<pre>
1054 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre> 1058 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre>
1055</dd> 1059</dd>
1056<dd> 1060<dd>
1057<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 1061<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
1058everytime you hit <code>Print</code>.</p> 1062every time you hit <code>Print</code>.</p>
1059</dd> 1063</dd>
1060<p></p> 1064</li>
1061<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1065<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1062</dt> 1066
1063<dd> 1067<dd>
1064<strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: 1068<p><strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>:
1065disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>. 1069disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>.</p>
1066</dd> 1070</dd>
1067<p></p> 1071</li>
1068<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1072<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1069</dt> 1073
1070<dd> 1074<dd>
1071<strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>. 1075<p><strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>.
1072<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>. 1076<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>.</p>
1073</dd> 1077</dd>
1074<p></p> 1078</li>
1075<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1079<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1076</dt> 1080
1077<dd> 1081<dd>
1078<strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>. 1082<p><strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>.
1079<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>. 1083<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>.</p>
1080</dd> 1084</dd>
1081<p></p> 1085</li>
1082<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 1086<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
1083</dt> 1087
1084<dd> 1088<dd>
1085Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar 1089<p>Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar
1086thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag. 1090thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag.</p>
1087</dd> 1091</dd>
1088<p></p> 1092</li>
1089<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1093<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1090</dt> 1094
1091<dd> 1095<dd>
1092<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>. 1096<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>.
1093<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option 1097<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option
1094<strong>+si</strong>. 1098<strong>+si</strong>.</p>
1095</dd> 1099</dd>
1096<p></p> 1100</li>
1097<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1101<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1098</dt> 1102
1099<dd> 1103<dd>
1100<strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 1104<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
1101<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll 1105<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll
1102with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>. 1106with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>.</p>
1103</dd> 1107</dd>
1104<p></p> 1108</li>
1105<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1109<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1106</dt> 1110
1107<dd> 1111<dd>
1108<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 1112<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
1109are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 1113are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
1110are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to 1114are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to
1111bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>. 1115bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>.</p>
1112</dd> 1116</dd>
1113<p></p> 1117</li>
1114<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1118<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1115</dt> 1119
1116<dd> 1120<dd>
1117Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This 1121<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This
1118resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>. 1122resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>.</p>
1119</dd> 1123</dd>
1120<p></p> 1124</li>
1121<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1125<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1122</dt> 1126
1123<dd> 1127<dd>
1124Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 1128<p>Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1125option <strong>-b</strong>. 1129option <strong>-b</strong>.</p>
1126</dd> 1130</dd>
1127<p></p> 1131</li>
1128<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1132<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1129</dt> 1133
1130<dd> 1134<dd>
1131External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 1135<p>External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1132option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. 1136option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>.</p>
1133</dd> 1137</dd>
1134<p></p> 1138</li>
1135<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1139<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1136</dt> 1140
1137<dd> 1141<dd>
1138Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 1142<p>Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the
1139WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>. 1143WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>.</p>
1140</dd> 1144</dd>
1141<p></p> 1145</li>
1142<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1146<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1143</dt> 1147
1144<dd> 1148<dd>
1145Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 1149<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
1146drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 1150drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
1147this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 1151this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
1148option <strong>-sbg</strong>. 1152option <strong>-sbg</strong>.</p>
1149</dd> 1153</dd>
1150<p></p> 1154</li>
1151<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br /> 1155<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
1152</dt> 1156
1153<dd> 1157<dd>
1154Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment 1158<p>Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment
1155variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>. 1159variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>.</p>
1156</dd> 1160</dd>
1157<p></p> 1161</li>
1158<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1162<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1159</dt> 1163
1160<dd> 1164<dd>
1161Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 1165<p>Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
1162the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>. 1166the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>.</p>
1163</dd> 1167</dd>
1164<p></p> 1168</li>
1165<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1169<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1166</dt> 1170
1167<dd> 1171<dd>
1168<strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>: 1172<p><strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>:
1169handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default]. 1173handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default].</p>
1170</dd> 1174</dd>
1171<p></p> 1175</li>
1172<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1176<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1173</dt> 1177
1174<dd> 1178<dd>
1175<strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel 1179<p><strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel
1176scrolls five lines [default]. 1180scrolls five lines [default].</p>
1177</dd> 1181</dd>
1178<p></p> 1182</li>
1179<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1183<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1180</dt> 1184
1181<dd> 1185<dd>
1182<strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor 1186<p><strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor
1183movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>. 1187movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>.</p>
1184</dd> 1188</dd>
1185<p></p> 1189</li>
1186<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1190<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1187</dt> 1191
1188<dd> 1192<dd>
1189<strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default]; 1193<p><strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default];
1190option <strong>-bc</strong>. 1194option <strong>-bc</strong>.</p>
1191</dd> 1195</dd>
1192<p></p> 1196</li>
1193<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1197<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1194</dt> 1198
1195<dd> 1199<dd>
1196<strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number 1200<p><strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number
1197of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible 1201of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible
1198[default]. 1202[default].</p>
1199</dd> 1203</dd>
1200<p></p> 1204</li>
1201<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 1205<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1202</dt> 1206
1203<dd> 1207<dd>
1204Mouse pointer foreground colour. 1208<p>Mouse pointer foreground colour.</p>
1205</dd> 1209</dd>
1206<p></p> 1210</li>
1207<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 1211<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1208</dt> 1212
1209<dd> 1213<dd>
1210Mouse pointer background colour. 1214<p>Mouse pointer background colour.</p>
1211</dd> 1215</dd>
1212<p></p> 1216</li>
1213<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1217<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1214</dt> 1218
1215<dd> 1219<dd>
1216Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a 1220<p>Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a
1217large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout. 1221large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout.</p>
1218</dd> 1222</dd>
1219<p></p> 1223</li>
1220<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1224<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1221</dt> 1225
1222<dd> 1226<dd>
1223The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong> 1227<p>The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong>
1224or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong> 1228or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong>
1225(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode 1229(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode
1226escape sequence. 1230escape sequence.</p>
1227</dd> 1231</dd>
1228<p></p> 1232</li>
1229<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1233<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1230</dt> 1234
1231<dd> 1235<dd>
1232The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is 1236<p>The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is
1233pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 1237pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
1234with the <strong>Execute</strong> key. 1238with the <strong>Execute</strong> key.</p>
1235</dd> 1239</dd>
1236<p></p> 1240</li>
1237<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1241<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1238</dt> 1242
1239<dd> 1243<dd>
1240The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection 1244<p>The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
1241(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given). 1245(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).</p>
1242</dd> 1246</dd>
1243<dd> 1247<dd>
1244<p>When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see 1248<p>When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see
1245the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these characters 1249the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these characters
1246will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be 1250will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be
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1251be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p> 1255be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p>
1252</dd> 1256</dd>
1253<dd> 1257<dd>
1254<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p> 1258<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p>
1255</dd> 1259</dd>
1256<p></p> 1260</li>
1257<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br /> 1261<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
1258</dt> 1262
1259<dd> 1263<dd>
1260<strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>. 1264<p><strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>.</p>
1261</dd> 1265</dd>
1262<p></p> 1266</li>
1263<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 1267<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1264</dt> 1268
1265<dd> 1269<dd>
1266<em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>. 1270<p><em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>.</p>
1267</dd> 1271</dd>
1268<p></p> 1272</li>
1269<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 1273<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1270</dt> 1274
1271<dd> 1275<dd>
1272The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 1276<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
1273<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 1277<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
1274input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 1278input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
1275another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>. 1279another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>.</p>
1276</dd> 1280</dd>
1277<p></p> 1281</li>
1278<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br /> 1282<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
1279</dt> 1283
1280<dd> 1284<dd>
1281Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or 1285<p>Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or
1282<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated 1286<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated
1283by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used 1287by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used
1284in rxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found 1288in rxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found
1285found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font. 1289found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font.
1286option <strong>-imfont</strong>. 1290option <strong>-imfont</strong>.</p>
1287</dd> 1291</dd>
1288<p></p> 1292</li>
1289<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1293<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1290</dt> 1294
1291<dd> 1295<dd>
1292Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 1296<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
1293button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to 1297button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
1294the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>. 1298the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>.</p>
1295</dd> 1299</dd>
1296<p></p> 1300</li>
1297<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1301<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1298</dt> 1302
1299<dd> 1303<dd>
1300Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that 1304<p>Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that
1301echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be 1305echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be
1302abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether 1306abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether
1303through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through 1307through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through
1304<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by 1308<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by
1305default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 1309default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
1306sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 1310sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).</p>
1307</dd> 1311</dd>
1308<dd> 1312<dd>
1309<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 1313<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
1310<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 1314<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
1311locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p> 1315locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p>
1312</dd> 1316</dd>
1313<p></p> 1317</li>
1314<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br /> 1318<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
1315</dt> 1319
1316<dd> 1320<dd>
1317Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>, 1321<p>Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>,
1318<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option 1322<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option
1319<strong>-mod</strong>. 1323<strong>-mod</strong>.</p>
1320</dd> 1324</dd>
1321<p></p> 1325</li>
1322<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1326<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1323</dt> 1327
1324<dd> 1328<dd>
1325Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 1329<p>Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
1326character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 1330character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
1327in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following. 1331in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following.</p>
1328</dd> 1332</dd>
1329<p></p> 1333</li>
1330<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1334<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1331</dt> 1335
1332<dd> 1336<dd>
1333Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 1337<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).</p>
1334</dd> 1338</dd>
1335<p></p> 1339</li>
1336<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1340<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1337</dt> 1341
1338<dd> 1342<dd>
1339Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1343<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this
1340option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1344option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
1341scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1345scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
1342instead scroll the screen up. 1346instead scroll the screen up.</p>
1343</dd> 1347</dd>
1344<p></p> 1348</li>
1345<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1349<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1346</dt> 1350
1347<dd> 1351<dd>
1348Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 1352<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
1349will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1353will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
1350it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1354it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
1351user. 1355user.</p>
1352</dd> 1356</dd>
1353<p></p> 1357</li>
1354<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1358<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1355</dt> 1359
1356<dd> 1360<dd>
1357Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The 1361<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The
1358intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted. 1362intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted.</p>
1359</dd> 1363</dd>
1360<dd> 1364<dd>
1361<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be 1365<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be
1362any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>, 1366any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>,
1363<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>, 1367<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>,
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1380<dd> 1384<dd>
1381<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace, 1385<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace,
1382<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab, 1386<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab,
1383<code>\000</code>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (<code>^?</code>: delete, 1387<code>\000</code>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (<code>^?</code>: delete,
1384<code>^@</code>: null, <code>^A</code> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it 1388<code>^@</code>: null, <code>^A</code> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1385can start or end with whitespace.</p> 1389can start or end with whitespace. <strong>This feature is deprecated and will
1390be removed</strong>.</p>
1386</dd> 1391</dd>
1387<dd> 1392<dd>
1388<p>Please note that you need to double the <code>\</code> in resource files, as 1393<p>Please note that you need to double the <code>\</code> in resource files, as
1389Xlib itself does it's own de-escaping (you can use <code>\033</code> instead of 1394Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use <code>\033</code> instead of
1390<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own 1395<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own
1391processing).</p> 1396processing).</p>
1392</dd> 1397</dd>
1393<dd> 1398<dd>
1394<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em> 1399<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em>
1395with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimeter `/' 1400with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimiter `/'
1396should be a character not used by the strings.</p> 1401should be a character not used by the strings.</p>
1397</dd> 1402</dd>
1398<dd> 1403<dd>
1399<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p> 1404<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p>
1400</dd> 1405</dd>
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1472<dd> 1477<dd>
1473<pre> 1478<pre>
1474 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1479 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1475 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre> 1480 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre>
1476</dd> 1481</dd>
1477<p></p> 1482</li>
1478<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1483<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1479</dt> 1484
1480<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1485<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1481</dt> 1486
1482<dd> 1487<dd>
1483Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to 1488<p>Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to
1484use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>. 1489use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>.</p>
1485</dd> 1490</dd>
1486<dd> 1491<dd>
1487<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using 1492<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using
1488them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded 1493them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1489by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For 1494by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For
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1491<code>selection</code>.</p> 1496<code>selection</code>.</p>
1492</dd> 1497</dd>
1493<dd> 1498<dd>
1494<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets 1499<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1495(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for 1500(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for
1496searchable scorllback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension 1501searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1497multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to 1502multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1498the extension.</p> 1503the extension.</p>
1499</dd> 1504</dd>
1500<dd> 1505<dd>
1501<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if 1506<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
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1505<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl 1510<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1506interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that 1511interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1507<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to 1512<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1508all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p> 1513all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p>
1509</dd> 1514</dd>
1510<p></p> 1515</li>
1511<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1516<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1512</dt> 1517
1513<dd> 1518<dd>
1514Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See 1519<p>Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1515the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource 1520the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1516will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1521will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1517</dd> 1522</dd>
1518<p></p> 1523</li>
1519<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong><br /> 1524<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong>
1520</dt> 1525
1521<dd> 1526<dd>
1522Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1527<p>Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1523scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource, 1528scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource,
1524rxvt will first look in these directories and then in 1529rxvt will first look in these directories and then in
1525<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource 1530<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1526will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1531will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1527</dd> 1532</dd>
1528<dd> 1533<dd>
1529<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p> 1534<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p>
1530</dd> 1535</dd>
1531<p></p> 1536</li>
1532<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><br /> 1537<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>
1533</dt> 1538
1534<dd> 1539<dd>
1535Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for 1540<p>Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for
1536details. 1541details.</p>
1537</dd> 1542</dd>
1538<p></p> 1543</li>
1539<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><br /> 1544<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>
1540</dt> 1545
1541<dd> 1546<dd>
1542Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage 1547<p>Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage
1543for details. 1548for details.</p>
1544</dd> 1549</dd>
1545<p></p> 1550</li>
1546<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong><br /> 1551<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong>
1547</dt> 1552
1548<dd> 1553<dd>
1549Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search 1554<p>Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1550(default: <code>M-s</code>). 1555(default: <code>M-s</code>).</p>
1551</dd> 1556</dd>
1552<p></p> 1557</li>
1553<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1558<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1554</dt> 1559
1555<dd> 1560<dd>
1556Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the 1561<p>Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1557<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>mark-urls</code> perl extensions. 1562<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>matcher</code> perl extensions.</p>
1558</dd> 1563</dd>
1559<p></p> 1564</li>
1560<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br /> 1565<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
1561</dt> 1566
1562<dd> 1567<dd>
1563Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id. 1568<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.</p>
1564</dd> 1569</dd>
1565<p></p> 1570</li>
1566<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1571<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1567</dt> 1572
1568<dd> 1573<dd>
1569Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making 1574<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1570it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>. 1575it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>.</p>
1576</dd>
1577</li>
1571</dd> 1578</dl>
1572<p></p></dl>
1573<p> 1579<p>
1574</p> 1580</p>
1575<hr /> 1581<hr />
1576<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1> 1582<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1>
1577<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window 1583<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window
… …
1600<hr /> 1606<hr />
1601<h1><a name="text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></h1> 1607<h1><a name="text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></h1>
1602<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1608<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to
1603<em>xterm</em>(1).</p> 1609<em>xterm</em>(1).</p>
1604<dl> 1610<dl>
1605<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_3a"><strong>Selection</strong>:</a></strong><br /> 1611<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_3a"><strong>Selection</strong>:</a></strong>
1606</dt> 1612
1607<dd> 1613<dd>
1608Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1614<p>Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1609and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1615and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1610to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1616to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1611(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1617(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1612<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 1618<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
1613</dd> 1619</dd>
1614<dd> 1620<dd>
1615<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys) 1621<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys)
1616(Compile: <em>frills</em>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1622(Compile: <em>frills</em>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1617normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1623normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1618selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1624selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1619the selection.</p> 1625the selection.</p>
1620</dd> 1626</dd>
1621<p></p> 1627</li>
1622<dt><strong><a name="item_insertion_3a"><strong>Insertion</strong>:</a></strong><br /> 1628<dt><strong><a name="item_insertion_3a"><strong>Insertion</strong>:</a></strong>
1623</dt> 1629
1624<dd> 1630<dd>
1625Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong> 1631<p>Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong>
1626window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the 1632window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1627Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1633Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.</p>
1628</dd> 1634</dd>
1629<dd> 1635<dd>
1630<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be 1636<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1631inserted too.</p> 1637inserted too.</p>
1632</dd> 1638</dd>
1633<p></p></dl> 1639</li>
1640</dl>
1634<p> 1641<p>
1635</p> 1642</p>
1636<hr /> 1643<hr />
1637<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1> 1644<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1>
1638<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1645<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
… …
1653and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1660and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1654first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1661first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1655<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1662<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1656with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p> 1663with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p>
1657<ul> 1664<ul>
1658<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong><br /> 1665<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong>
1659</li> 1666
1660This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode. 1667<p>This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode.</p>
1661<p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter 1668<p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter
1662hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will 1669hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will
1663commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down 1670commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down
1664<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing 1671<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing
1665<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new 1672<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new
… …
1667<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail 1674<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail
1668address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail 1675address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail
1669address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily 1676address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily
1670by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>, 1677by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>,
1671followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p> 1678followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p>
1672<p></p> 1679</li>
1673<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong><br /> 1680<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong>
1674</li> 1681
1675This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1682<p>This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1676your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1683your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.</p>
1677<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing 1684<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing
1678them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1685them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1679invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1686invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1680keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1687keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1681released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for 1688released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for
1682<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1689<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1683reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p> 1690reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p>
1684<p></p> 1691</li>
1685<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong><br /> 1692<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong>
1686</li> 1693
1687While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection 1694<p>While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection
1688mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map. 1695mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map.</p>
1689<p></p> 1696</li>
1690<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><br /> 1697<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>
1691</li> 1698
1692This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with 1699<p>This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with
1693characters already displayed. 1700characters already displayed.</p>
1694<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then 1701<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then
1695pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode 1702pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode
1696hex <code>code(s)</code> (it might be a combining character) of the character under the 1703hex <code>code(s)</code> (it might be a combining character) of the character under the
1697pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p> 1704pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p>
1698<p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this 1705<p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this
1699character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with 1706character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with
1700combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will 1707combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will
1701always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p> 1708always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p>
1702<p></p></ul> 1709</li>
1710</ul>
1703<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to 1711<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to
1704both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p> 1712both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p>
1705<p> 1713<p>
1706</p> 1714</p>
1707<hr /> 1715<hr />
… …
1739<tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr> 1747<tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr>
1740</table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>, 1748</table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>,
1741<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as 1749<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as
1742a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1750a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1743color0-color15.</p> 1751color0-color15.</p>
1752<p>In addition to the colours defined above, rxvt offers an
1753additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1754consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. <em>index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
175516</em>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).</p>
1756<p>Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1757the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1758be changed via command sequences (``escape codes'').</p>
1744<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by 1759<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by
1745always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1760always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1746<em>xterm</em>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1761<em>xterm</em>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1747been specified. For example,</p> 1762been specified. For example,</p>
1748<dl> 1763<dl>
1749<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong><br /> 1764<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong>
1750</dt> 1765
1751<dd> 1766<dd>
1752would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black 1767<p>would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black
1753on White. 1768on White.</p>
1769</dd>
1770</li>
1754</dd> 1771</dl>
1755<p></p></dl>
1756<p> 1772<p>
1757</p> 1773</p>
1758<h2><a name="alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></h2> 1774<h2><a name="alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></h2>
1759<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get 1775<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1760their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code> 1776their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code>
1761(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications, 1777(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1762in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component 1778in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1763specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of <code>0</code> is completely 1779specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of <code>0</code> is completely
1764transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[a]</code>, where <code>a</code> is on 1780transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[percent]</code>, where
1765to four hex digits specifiying the opacity value.</p> 1781<code>percent</code> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1782the color, where <code>0</code> is completely transparent and <code>100</code> is completelxy
1783opaque.</p>
1766<p>You probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that 1784<p>You probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that
1767your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting 1785your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1768ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p> 1786ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p>
1769<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red 1787<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1770background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p> 1788background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p>
1771<pre> 1789<pre>
1772 rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/2222 -fg &quot;[e]pink&quot;</pre> 1790 rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg &quot;[80]pink&quot;</pre>
1773<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 1791<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1774the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 1792the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p>
1775<p> 1793<p>
1776</p> 1794</p>
1777<hr /> 1795<hr />
1778<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1> 1796<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1>
1779<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p> 1797<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p>
1780<dl> 1798<dl>
1781<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong><br /> 1799<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong>
1782</dt> 1800
1783<dd> 1801<dd>
1784Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1802<p>Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1785resources or on the commandline. 1803resources or on the command line.</p>
1786</dd> 1804</dd>
1787<p></p> 1805</li>
1788<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong><br /> 1806<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong>
1789</dt> 1807
1790<dd> 1808<dd>
1791Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on wether rxvt was 1809<p>Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on whether rxvt was
1792compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1810compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension
1793<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1811<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.</p>
1794</dd> 1812</dd>
1795<p></p> 1813</li>
1796<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong><br /> 1814<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong>
1797</dt> 1815
1798<dd> 1816<dd>
1799Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is 1817<p>Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is
1800the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string 1818the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string
1801<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be 1819<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be
1802used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the 1820used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the
1803string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if rxvt 1821string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if rxvt
1804was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code> and <code>slang</code> can 1822was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code> and <code>slang</code> can
1805(and do) use this information to optimize screen output. 1823(and do) use this information to optimize screen output.</p>
1806</dd> 1824</dd>
1807<p></p> 1825</li>
1808<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong><br /> 1826<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong>
1809</dt> 1827
1810<dd> 1828<dd>
1811Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel 1829<p>Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel
1812window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1830window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1813window and so on). 1831window and so on).</p>
1814</dd> 1832</dd>
1815<p></p> 1833</li>
1816<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong><br /> 1834<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong>
1817</dt> 1835
1818<dd> 1836<dd>
1819Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with 1837<p>Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with
1820<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>. 1838<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>.</p>
1821</dd> 1839</dd>
1822<p></p> 1840</li>
1823<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong><br /> 1841<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong>
1824</dt> 1842
1825<dd> 1843<dd>
1826Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct 1844<p>Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct
1827display in it's child processes. 1845display in its child processes.</p>
1828</dd> 1846</dd>
1829<p></p> 1847</li>
1830<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong><br /> 1848<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong>
1831</dt> 1849
1832<dd> 1850<dd>
1833The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>. 1851<p>The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>.</p>
1834</dd> 1852</dd>
1835<p></p> 1853</li>
1836<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong><br /> 1854<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong>
1837</dt> 1855
1838<dd> 1856<dd>
1839The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and 1857<p>The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and
1840rxvtd(1). 1858rxvtd(1).</p>
1841</dd> 1859</dd>
1842<dd> 1860<dd>
1843<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p> 1861<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p>
1844</dd> 1862</dd>
1845<p></p> 1863</li>
1846<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong><br /> 1864<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong>
1847</dt> 1865
1848<dd> 1866<dd>
1849Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for 1867<p>Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for
1850daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as 1868daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as
1851<code>.Xdefaults</code>) 1869<code>.Xdefaults</code>)</p>
1852</dd> 1870</dd>
1853<p></p> 1871</li>
1854<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong><br /> 1872<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong>
1855</dt> 1873
1856<dd> 1874<dd>
1857Directory where various X resource files are being located. 1875<p>Directory where various X resource files are being located.</p>
1858</dd> 1876</dd>
1859<p></p> 1877</li>
1860<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong><br /> 1878<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong>
1861</dt> 1879
1862<dd> 1880<dd>
1863If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by 1881<p>If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by
1864rxvt. 1882rxvt.</p>
1883</dd>
1884</li>
1865</dd> 1885</dl>
1866<p></p></dl>
1867<p> 1886<p>
1868</p> 1887</p>
1869<hr /> 1888<hr />
1870<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1> 1889<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1>
1871<dl> 1890<dl>
1872<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong><br /> 1891<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong>
1873</dt> 1892
1874<dd>
1875Color names.
1876</dd> 1893<dd>
1877<p></p></dl> 1894<p>Color names.</p>
1895</dd>
1896</li>
1897</dl>
1878<p> 1898<p>
1879</p> 1899</p>
1880<hr /> 1900<hr />
1881<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1> 1901<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1>
1882<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), <code>utmp(5)</code></p> 1902<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), <code>utmp(5)</code></p>
1883<p> 1903<p>
1884</p> 1904</p>
1885<hr /> 1905<hr />
1886<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1> 1906<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1>
1887<dl> 1907<dl>
1888<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong><br /> 1908<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong>
1889</dt> 1909
1890<dd> 1910<dd>
1891Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt; 1911<p>Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt;</p>
1892</dd>
1893<dd> 1912</dd>
1913<dd>
1894<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode">http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode</a></p> 1914<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html">http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html</a></p>
1915</dd>
1916</li>
1895</dd> 1917</dl>
1896<p></p></dl>
1897<p> 1918<p>
1898</p> 1919</p>
1899<hr /> 1920<hr />
1900<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1> 1921<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1>
1901<dl> 1922<dl>
1902<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong><br /> 1923<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong>
1903</dt> 1924
1904<dd> 1925<dd>
1905University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt. 1926<p>University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.</p>
1906</dd> 1927</dd>
1907<p></p> 1928</li>
1908<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><br /> 1929<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>
1909</dt> 1930
1910<dd> 1931<dd>
1911very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt 1932<p>very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt</p>
1912</dd> 1933</dd>
1913<p></p> 1934</li>
1914<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><br /> 1935<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>
1915</dt> 1936
1916<dd> 1937<dd>
1917wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code) 1938<p>wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)</p>
1918</dd> 1939</dd>
1919<p></p> 1940</li>
1920<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><br /> 1941<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>
1921</dt> 1942
1922<dd> 1943<dd>
1923Wrote the menu system. 1944<p>Wrote the menu system.</p>
1924</dd> 1945</dd>
1925<dd> 1946<dd>
1926<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p> 1947<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p>
1927</dd> 1948</dd>
1928<p></p> 1949</li>
1929<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><br /> 1950<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>
1930</dt> 1951
1931<dd> 1952<dd>
1932Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1953<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)</p>
1933</dd> 1954</dd>
1934<p></p> 1955</li>
1935<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><br /> 1956<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>
1936</dt> 1957
1937<dd> 1958<dd>
1938Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. 1959<p>Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1939 1960</p>
1940</dd> 1961</dd>
1941<dd> 1962<dd>
1942<pre> 1963<pre>
1943 1964
1944Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre> 1965Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre>
1945</dd> 1966</dd>
1946<p></p> 1967</li>
1947<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><br /> 1968<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>
1948</dt> 1969
1949<dd> 1970<dd>
1950Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl 1971<p>Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1951extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions. 1972extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.</p>
1952</dd> 1973</dd>
1953<dd> 1974<dd>
1954<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p> 1975<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p>
1955</dd> 1976</dd>
1956<p></p> 1977</li>
1957<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><br /> 1978<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>
1958</dt> 1979
1959<dd> 1980<dd>
1960Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing. 1981<p>Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.</p>
1982</dd>
1983</li>
1961</dd> 1984</dl>
1962<p></p></dl>
1963 1985
1964</body> 1986</body>
1965 1987
1966</html> 1988</html>

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