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11<!-- INDEX BEGIN --> 14<!-- INDEX START -->
15<h3 id="TOP">Index</h3>
12 16
13<ul>
14
15 <li><a href="#name">NAME</a></li> 17<ul><li><a href="#NAME">NAME</a></li>
16 <li><a href="#synopsis">SYNOPSIS</a></li> 18<li><a href="#SYNOPSIS">SYNOPSIS</a></li>
17 <li><a href="#description">DESCRIPTION</a></li> 19<li><a href="#DESCRIPTION">DESCRIPTION</a></li>
18 <li><a href="#frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></li> 20<li><a href="#FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></li>
19 <li><a href="#rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></li> 21<li><a href="#RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></li>
20 <li><a href="#options">OPTIONS</a></li> 22<li><a href="#OPTIONS">OPTIONS</a></li>
21 <li><a href="#resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></li> 23<li><a href="#RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></li>
22 <li><a href="#the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></li> 24<li><a href="#THE_SCROLLBAR">THE SCROLLBAR</a></li>
23 <li><a href="#mouse_reporting">MOUSE REPORTING</a></li> 25<li><a href="#MOUSE_REPORTING">MOUSE REPORTING</a></li>
24 <li><a href="#text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></li> 26<li><a href="#THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</a></li>
25 <li><a href="#changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></li> 27<li><a href="#CHANGING_FONTS">CHANGING FONTS</a></li>
26 <li><a href="#iso_14755_support">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></li> 28<li><a href="#ISO_14755_SUPPORT">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></li>
27 <li><a href="#login_stamp">LOGIN STAMP</a></li> 29<li><a href="#LOGIN_STAMP">LOGIN STAMP</a></li>
28 <li><a href="#colors_and_graphics">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a></li> 30<li><a href="#COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a>
29 <ul> 31<ul><li><a href="#ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></li>
30
31 <li><a href="#alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></li>
32 </ul>
33
34 <li><a href="#environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></li>
35 <li><a href="#files">FILES</a></li>
36 <li><a href="#see_also">SEE ALSO</a></li>
37 <li><a href="#current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li>
38 <li><a href="#authors">AUTHORS</a></li>
39</ul> 32</ul>
33</li>
34<li><a href="#ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a></li>
35<li><a href="#FILES">FILES</a></li>
36<li><a href="#SEE_ALSO">SEE ALSO</a></li>
37<li><a href="#CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li>
38<li><a href="#AUTHORS">AUTHORS</a>
39</li>
40</ul><hr />
40<!-- INDEX END --> 41<!-- INDEX END -->
41 42
42<hr /> 43<h1 id="NAME">NAME</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
43<p> 44<div id="NAME_CONTENT">
44</p>
45<h1><a name="name">NAME</a></h1>
46<p>rxvt-unicode (ouR XVT, unicode) - (a VT102 emulator for the X window system)</p> 45<p>rxvt-unicode (ouR XVT, unicode) - (a VT102 emulator for the X window system)</p>
47<p> 46
48</p> 47</div>
49<hr /> 48<h1 id="SYNOPSIS">SYNOPSIS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
50<h1><a name="synopsis">SYNOPSIS</a></h1> 49<div id="SYNOPSIS_CONTENT">
51<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p> 50<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p>
52<p> 51
53</p> 52</div>
54<hr /> 53<h1 id="DESCRIPTION">DESCRIPTION</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
55<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1> 54<div id="DESCRIPTION_CONTENT">
56<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>7.5</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal 55<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>8.4</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal
57emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not 56emulator intended as an <i>xterm</i>(1) replacement for users who do not
58require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style 57require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style
59configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space -- 58configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space --
60a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p> 59a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p>
61<p> 60
62</p> 61</div>
63<hr /> 62<h1 id="FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
64<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1> 63<div id="FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_CONTENT">
65<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of 64<p>See rxvt(7) (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of
66frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 65frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
67problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 66problems. 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> 67<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p>
69<p> 68
70</p> 69</div>
71<hr /> 70<h1 id="RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
72<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1> 71<div id="RXVT_UNICODE_VS_RXVT_CONTENT">
73<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode 72<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode
74internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the 73internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the
75world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 74world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
76especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 75especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
77like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 76like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
78like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 77like tibetan or devanagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
79scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 78scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
80fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 79fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
81as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 80as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
82belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 81belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
83such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 82such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
84change.</p> 83change.</p>
85<p>If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 84<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 85me 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 86terminal 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 87because the author couldn't get <code>mlterm</code> to use one font for latin1 and
89another for japanese.</p> 88another for japanese.</p>
90<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 89<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
91display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 90display 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 91programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
93to choose any font for any script freely.</p> 92to choose any font for any script freely.</p>
94<p>Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 93<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 94its 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 95in 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> 96rxvt. 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 97<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 98and 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 99without 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 100a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
102from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 101from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
103drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and 102drastically reduces memory usage. See rxvtd(1) (daemon) and
104<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p> 103rxvtc(1) (client).</p>
105<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 104<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
106been extended) easier accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical 105been extended) more accessible: see rxvt(7) for technical
107reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p> 106reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p>
108<p> 107
109</p> 108</div>
110<hr /> 109<h1 id="OPTIONS">OPTIONS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
111<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1> 110<div id="OPTIONS_CONTENT">
112<p>The <strong>rxvt</strong> options (mostly a subset of <em>xterm</em>'s) are listed 111<p>The <strong>rxvt</strong> options (mostly a subset of <i>xterm</i>'s) are listed
113below. In keeping with the smaller-is-better philosophy, options may be 112below. In keeping with the smaller-is-better philosophy, options may be
114eliminated or default values chosen at compile-time, so options and 113eliminated or default values chosen at compile-time, so options and
115defaults listed may not accurately reflect the version installed on 114defaults listed may not accurately reflect the version installed on
116your system. `rxvt -h' gives a list of major compile-time options on 115your system. `rxvt -h' gives a list of major compile-time options on
117the <em>Options</em> line. Option descriptions may be prefixed with which 116the <i>Options</i> line. Option descriptions may be prefixed with which
118compile option each is dependent upon. e.g. `Compile <em>XIM</em>:' requires 117compile option each is dependent upon. e.g. `Compile <i>XIM</i>:' requires
119<em>XIM</em> on the <em>Options</em> line. Note: `rxvt -help' gives a list of all 118<i>XIM</i> on the <i>Options</i> line. Note: `rxvt -help' gives a list of all
120command-line options compiled into your version.</p> 119command-line options compiled into your version.</p>
121<p>Note that <strong>rxvt</strong> permits the resource name to be used as a 120<p>Note that <strong>rxvt</strong> permits the resource name to be used as a
122long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are 121long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are
123far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1 122far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1
124Orange'.</p> 123Orange'.</p>
125<p>The following options are available:</p> 124<p>The following options are available:</p>
126<dl> 125<dl>
127<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong><br /> 126 <dt><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></dt>
128</dt>
129<dd> 127 <dd>
130Print out a message describing available options. 128 <p>Print out a message describing available options.</p>
131</dd> 129 </dd>
132<p></p> 130 <dt><strong>-display</strong> <i>displayname</i></dt>
133<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong><br />
134</dt>
135<dd> 131 <dd>
136Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still 132 <p>Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still
137respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 133respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
138<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used. 134<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used.</p>
139</dd> 135 </dd>
140<p></p> 136 <dt><strong>-depth</strong> <i>bitdepth</i></dt>
141<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br />
142</dt>
143<dd> 137 <dd>
144Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 138 <p>Compile <i>xft</i>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
145resource <strong>depth</strong>. 139resource <strong>depth</strong>.</p>
146</dd> 140 </dd>
147<p></p> 141 <dt><strong>-geometry</strong> <i>geom</i></dt>
148<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br />
149</dt>
150<dd> 142 <dd>
151Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>. 143 <p>Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>.</p>
152</dd> 144 </dd>
153<p></p> 145 <dt><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></dt>
154<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong><br />
155</dt>
156<dd> 146 <dd>
157Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>. 147 <p>Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>.</p>
158</dd> 148 </dd>
159<p></p> 149 <dt><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></dt>
160<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong><br />
161</dt>
162<dd> 150 <dd>
163Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>. 151 <p>Turn on/off jump scrolling (allow multiple lines per refresh); resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>.</p>
164</dd> 152 </dd>
165<p></p> 153 <dt><strong>-ss</strong>|<strong>+ss</strong></dt>
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 />
167</dt>
168<dd> 154 <dd>
169Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 155 <p>Turn on/off skip scrolling (allow multiple screens per refresh); resource <strong>skipScroll</strong>.</p>
170<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>.
171</dd> 156 </dd>
157 <dt><strong>-tr</strong>|<strong>+tr</strong></dt>
172<dd> 158 <dd>
173<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 159 <p>Turn on/off illusion of a transparent window background. Obsolete form of it is
174the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 160<strong>-ip</strong> and it should not be used anymore; resource <strong>transparent</strong>.</p>
161 <p><i>Please note that old resource name of <strong>inheritPixmap</strong> is obsolete and should be
162changed to <strong>transparent</strong>. Backwards compatibility support for <strong>inheritPixmap</strong> will
163be phased out in future versions of rxvt!</i></p>
164 <p><i>Please address all transparency related issues to Sasha Vasko at
165sasha@aftercode.net. Read the FAQ (man 7 rxvt)!</i></p>
175</dd> 166 </dd>
176<p></p> 167 <dt><strong>-fade</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
177<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
178</dt>
179<dd> 168 <dd>
180Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 169 <p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
181fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 170fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
182colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>. 171colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>.</p>
183</dd> 172 </dd>
184<p></p> 173 <dt><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
185<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
186</dt>
187<dd> 174 <dd>
188Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour 175 <p>Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour
189is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>. 176is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>.</p>
190</dd> 177 </dd>
191<p></p> 178 <dt><strong>-tint</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
192<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
193</dt>
194<dd> 179 <dd>
195Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 180 <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 181transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong>. This only works for
197non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be 182non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be
198used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource 183used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it.
184Please note that certain tint colours can be applied on the server-side,
185thus yielding performance gain of two orders of magnitude. These colours are:
186blue, red, green, cyan, magenta, yellow, and those close to them. Also
187pure black and pure white colors essentially mean no tinting; resource
199<em>tintColor</em>. Example: 188<i>tintColor</i>. Example:</p>
200</dd> 189<pre> rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40
201<dd> 190
202<pre> 191</pre>
203 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre>
204</dd> 192 </dd>
205<p></p> 193 <dt><strong>-sh</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
206<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong><br />
207</dt>
208<dd> 194 <dd>
209<em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 195 <p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (100 .. 200) the transparent
210background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be 196background image in addition to (or instead of) tinting it;
211specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>). 197resource <i>shading</i>.</p>
212</dd> 198 </dd>
213<p></p> 199 <dt><strong>-blt</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
214<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
215</dt>
216<dd> 200 <dd>
201 <p>Specify background blending type. If background pixmap is specified
202at the same time as transparency - such pixmap will be blended over
203transparency image, using method specified. Supported values are :
204<strong>add</strong>, <strong>alphablend</strong>, <strong>allanon</strong> - color values averaging, <strong>colorize</strong>,
205<strong>darken</strong>, <strong>diff</strong>, <strong>dissipate</strong>, <strong>hue</strong>, <strong>lighten</strong>, <strong>overlay</strong>,
206<strong>saturate</strong>, <strong>screen</strong>, <strong>sub</strong>, <strong>tint</strong>, <strong>value</strong>. The default is
207alpha-blending. Compile <i>afterimage</i>; resource <i>blendType</i>.</p>
208 </dd>
209 <dt><strong>-blr</strong> <i>HxV</i></dt>
210 <dd>
211 <p>Apply Gaussian Blur with the specified radii to the transparent
212background image. If single number is specified - both vertical and
213horizontal radii are considered to be the same. Setting one of the
214radii to 1 and another to a large number creates interesting effects
215on some backgrounds. Maximum radius value is 128. Compile <i>afterimage</i>;
216resource <i>blurRadius</i>.</p>
217 </dd>
218 <dt><strong>-bg</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
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 <dt><strong>-fg</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
220<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
221</dt>
222<dd> 223 <dd>
223Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>. 224 <p>Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>.</p>
224</dd> 225 </dd>
225<p></p> 226 <dt><strong>-pixmap</strong> <i>file[;geom[:op1][:op2][...]]</i></dt>
226<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br />
227</dt>
228<dd> 227 <dd>
229Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally 228 <p>Compile <i>afterimage</i>: Specify image file for the background and also
230specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to 229optionally specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
231add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the 230add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the
232command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>. 231command-line; for more details see resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>.</p>
233</dd> 232 </dd>
234<p></p> 233 <dt><strong>-cr</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
235<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
236</dt>
237<dd> 234 <dd>
238The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>. 235 <p>The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>.</p>
239</dd> 236 </dd>
240<p></p> 237 <dt><strong>-pr</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
241<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
242</dt>
243<dd> 238 <dd>
244The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>. 239 <p>The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>.</p>
245</dd> 240 </dd>
246<p></p> 241 <dt><strong>-pr2</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
247<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
248</dt>
249<dd> 242 <dd>
250The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>. 243 <p>The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>.</p>
251</dd> 244 </dd>
252<p></p> 245 <dt><strong>-bd</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
253<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
254</dt>
255<dd> 246 <dd>
256The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text; 247 <p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text;
257resource <strong>borderColor</strong>. 248resource <strong>borderColor</strong>.</p>
258</dd> 249 </dd>
259<p></p> 250 <dt><strong>-fn</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
260<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
261</dt>
262<dd> 251 <dd>
263Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 252 <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 253that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
265first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 254first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
266smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 255smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
267font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details. 256font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details.</p>
268</dd>
269<dd>
270<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 257 <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>, 258with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>,
272e.g.:</p> 259e.g.:</p>
273</dd>
274<dd>
275<pre>
276 rxvt -fn &quot;xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15&quot; 260<pre> rxvt -fn &quot;xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15&quot;
277 rxvt -fn &quot;9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono&quot;</pre> 261 rxvt -fn &quot;9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono&quot;
278</dd> 262
279<dd> 263</pre>
280<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ 264 <p>See also the question &quot;How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?&quot; in the FAQ
281section of rxvt(7).</p> 265section of rxvt(7).</p>
282</dd> 266 </dd>
283<p></p> 267 <dt><strong>-fb</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
284<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
285</dt>
286<dd> 268 <dd>
287Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters 269 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters
288are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details. 270are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details.</p>
289</dd> 271 </dd>
290<p></p> 272 <dt><strong>-fi</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
291<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
292</dt>
293<dd> 273 <dd>
294Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em> 274 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The italic font list to use when <i>italic</i>
295characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details. 275characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details.</p>
296</dd> 276 </dd>
297<p></p> 277 <dt><strong>-fbi</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
298<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
299</dt>
300<dd> 278 <dd>
301Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold 279 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><i>bold
302italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong> 280italic</i></strong> characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong>
303for details. 281for details.</p>
304</dd> 282 </dd>
305<p></p> 283 <dt><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></dt>
306<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong><br />
307</dt>
308<dd> 284 <dd>
309Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 285 <p>Compile <i>font-styles</i>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
310foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for 286foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for
311details. 287details.</p>
312</dd> 288 </dd>
313<p></p> 289 <dt><strong>-name</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
314<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br />
315</dt>
316<dd> 290 <dd>
317Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained, 291 <p>Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained,
318rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain 292rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain
319`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name. 293`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name.</p>
320</dd> 294 </dd>
321<p></p> 295 <dt><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></dt>
322<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong><br />
323</dt>
324<dd> 296 <dd>
325Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>. 297 <p>Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>.</p>
326</dd> 298 </dd>
327<p></p> 299 <dt><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></dt>
328<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong><br />
329</dt>
330<dd> 300 <dd>
331Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource 301 <p>Compile <i>utmp</i>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource
332<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>. 302<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>.</p>
333</dd> 303 </dd>
334<p></p> 304 <dt><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></dt>
335<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong><br />
336</dt>
337<dd> 305 <dd>
338Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource 306 <p>Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource
339<strong>visualBell</strong>. 307<strong>visualBell</strong>.</p>
340</dd> 308 </dd>
341<p></p> 309 <dt><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></dt>
342<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong><br />
343</dt>
344<dd> 310 <dd>
345Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>. 311 <p>Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>.</p>
346</dd> 312 </dd>
347<p></p> 313 <dt><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></dt>
348<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong><br />
349</dt>
350<dd> 314 <dd>
351Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource 315 <p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource
352<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect. 316<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect.</p>
353</dd> 317 </dd>
354<p></p> 318 <dt><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></dt>
355<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong><br />
356</dt>
357<dd> 319 <dd>
358Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource 320 <p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource
359<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>. 321<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>.</p>
360</dd> 322 </dd>
361<p></p> 323 <dt><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></dt>
362<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong><br />
363</dt>
364<dd> 324 <dd>
365Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear. 325 <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 326This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource
367<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>. 327<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>.</p>
368</dd> 328 </dd>
369<p></p> 329 <dt><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></dt>
370<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong><br />
371</dt>
372<dd> 330 <dd>
373Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>. 331 <p>Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>.</p>
374</dd> 332 </dd>
375<p></p> 333 <dt><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></dt>
376<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong><br />
377</dt>
378<dd> 334 <dd>
379Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough; 335 <p>Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
380resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>. 336resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>.</p>
381</dd> 337 </dd>
382<p></p> 338 <dt><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></dt>
383<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong><br />
384</dt>
385<dd> 339 <dd>
386If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as 340 <p>If enabled (default), &quot;Horizontal Tab&quot; characters are being stored as
387actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to 341actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to
388select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and 342select 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 343not 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>. 344on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>.</p>
391</dd> 345 </dd>
392<p></p> 346 <dt><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></dt>
393<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong><br />
394</dt>
395<dd> 347 <dd>
396Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>. 348 <p>Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>.</p>
397</dd> 349 </dd>
398<p></p> 350 <dt><strong>-iconic</strong></dt>
399<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong><br />
400</dt>
401<dd> 351 <dd>
402Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option. 352 <p>Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option.
403Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>. 353Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>.</p>
404</dd> 354 </dd>
405<p></p> 355 <dt><strong>-sl</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
406<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
407</dt>
408<dd> 356 <dd>
409Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for 357 <p>Save <i>number</i> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for
410limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>. 358limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>.</p>
411</dd> 359 </dd>
412<p></p> 360 <dt><strong>-b</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
413<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
414</dt>
415<dd> 361 <dd>
416Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource 362 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Internal border of <i>number</i> pixels. See resource
417entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>. 363entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>.</p>
418</dd> 364 </dd>
419<p></p> 365 <dt><strong>-w</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
420<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
421</dt>
422<dd> 366 <dd>
423Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong> 367 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: External border of <i>number</i> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong>
424and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource 368and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource
425<strong>externalBorder</strong>. 369<strong>externalBorder</strong>.</p>
426</dd> 370 </dd>
427<p></p> 371 <dt><strong>-bl</strong></dt>
428<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong><br />
429</dt>
430<dd> 372 <dd>
431Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 373 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e.
432if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window 374if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
433decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>. 375decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>.</p>
434</dd> 376 </dd>
435<p></p> 377 <dt><strong>-override-redirect</strong></dt>
436<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong><br />
437</dt>
438<dd> 378 <dd>
439Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource 379 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
440<strong>override-redirect</strong>. 380<strong>override-redirect</strong>.</p>
441</dd> 381 </dd>
442<p></p> 382 <dt><strong>-sbg</strong></dt>
443<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong><br />
444</dt>
445<dd> 383 <dd>
446Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 384 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
447drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 385drawing 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; 386this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
449resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>. 387resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>.</p>
450</dd> 388 </dd>
451<p></p> 389 <dt><strong>-lsp</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
452<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
453</dt>
454<dd> 390 <dd>
455Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 391 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
456the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 392the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
457<strong>linespace</strong>. 393<strong>lineSpace</strong>.</p>
458</dd> 394 </dd>
459<p></p> 395 <dt><strong>-tn</strong> <i>termname</i></dt>
460<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br />
461</dt>
462<dd> 396 <dd>
463This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 397 <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 398<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; 399<i>termcap(5)</i> database and should have <i>li#</i> and <i>co#</i> entries;
466resource <strong>termName</strong>. 400resource <strong>termName</strong>.</p>
467</dd> 401 </dd>
468<p></p> 402 <dt><strong>-e</strong> <i>command [arguments]</i></dt>
469<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong><br />
470</dt>
471<dd> 403 <dd>
472Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong> 404 <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 405window; 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 406the program being executed if neither <i>-title</i> (<i>-T</i>) nor <i>-n</i> are
475given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last 407given 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 408on 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, 409run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or,
478failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>. 410failing that, <i>sh(1)</i>.</p>
479</dd>
480<dd>
481<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to 411 <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> 412run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p>
483</dd> 413<pre> rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;
484<dd> 414
485<pre> 415</pre>
486 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre>
487</dd> 416 </dd>
488<p></p> 417 <dt><strong>-title</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
489<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br />
490</dt>
491<dd> 418 <dd>
492Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename 419 <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 420of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the
494application name; resource <strong>title</strong>. 421application name; resource <strong>title</strong>.</p>
495</dd> 422 </dd>
496<p></p> 423 <dt><strong>-n</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
497<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br />
498</dt>
499<dd> 424 <dd>
500Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified 425 <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; 426after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name;
502resource <strong>iconName</strong>. 427resource <strong>iconName</strong>.</p>
503</dd> 428 </dd>
504<p></p> 429 <dt><strong>-C</strong></dt>
505<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong><br />
506</dt>
507<dd> 430 <dd>
508Capture system console messages. 431 <p>Capture system console messages.</p>
509</dd> 432 </dd>
510<p></p> 433 <dt><strong>-pt</strong> <i>style</i></dt>
511<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br />
512</dt>
513<dd> 434 <dd>
514Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, 435 <p>Compile <i>XIM</i>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>,
515<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>. 436<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>.</p>
516</dd> 437 </dd>
517<p></p> 438 <dt><strong>-im</strong> <i>text</i></dt>
518<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br />
519</dt>
520<dd> 439 <dd>
521Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>. 440 <p>Compile <i>XIM</i>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>.</p>
522</dd> 441 </dd>
523<p></p> 442 <dt><strong>-imlocale</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
524<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
525</dt>
526<dd> 443 <dd>
527The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 444 <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 445<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 446input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
530another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>. 447another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>.</p>
531</dd> 448 </dd>
532<p></p> 449 <dt><strong>-imfont</strong> <i>fontset</i></dt>
533<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br />
534</dt>
535<dd> 450 <dd>
536Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong> 451 <p>Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong>
537for more info. 452for more info.</p>
538</dd> 453 </dd>
539<p></p> 454 <dt><strong>-tcw</strong></dt>
540<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong><br />
541</dt>
542<dd> 455 <dd>
543Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 456 <p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
457button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is
544button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 458in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the
545end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 459end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
546</dd> 460 </dd>
547<p></p> 461 <dt><strong>-insecure</strong></dt>
548<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong><br />
549</dt>
550<dd> 462 <dd>
551Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape 463 <p>Enable &quot;insecure&quot; mode, which currently enables most of the escape
552sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more 464sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more
553info. 465info.</p>
554</dd> 466 </dd>
555<p></p> 467 <dt><strong>-mod</strong> <i>modifier</i></dt>
556<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br />
557</dt>
558<dd> 468 <dd>
559Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>, 469 <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>, 470<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>. 471<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <i>modifier</i>.</p>
562</dd> 472 </dd>
563<p></p> 473 <dt><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></dt>
564<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong><br />
565</dt>
566<dd> 474 <dd>
567Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource 475 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource
568<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>. 476<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>.</p>
569</dd> 477 </dd>
570<p></p> 478 <dt><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></dt>
571<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong><br />
572</dt>
573<dd> 479 <dd>
574Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource 480 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource
575<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>. 481<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>.</p>
576</dd> 482 </dd>
577<p></p> 483 <dt><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></dt>
578<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong><br />
579</dt>
580<dd> 484 <dd>
581Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 485 <p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
582will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 486will 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 487it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
584user; resource <strong>hold</strong>. 488user; resource <strong>hold</strong>.</p>
585</dd> 489 </dd>
586<p></p> 490 <dt><strong>-keysym.</strong><i>sym</i> <i>string</i></dt>
587<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
588</dt>
589<dd> 491 <dd>
590Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>. 492 <p>Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>.</p>
591</dd> 493 </dd>
592<p></p> 494 <dt><strong>-embed</strong> <i>windowid</i></dt>
593<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br />
594</dt>
595<dd> 495 <dd>
596Tells rxvt to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 496 <p>Tells rxvt to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
597which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 497which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.</p>
598</dd>
599<dd>
600<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 498 <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 499shouldn'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 500quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
603create an extra subwindow for rxvt and leave it alone.</p> 501create an extra subwindow for rxvt and leave it alone.</p>
604</dd>
605<dd>
606<p>The window will not be destroyed when rxvt exits.</p> 502 <p>The window will not be destroyed when rxvt exits.</p>
607</dd>
608<dd>
609<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file 503 <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 504descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
611can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 505can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
612terminal. This works regardless of wether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or 506terminal. This works regardless of whether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or
613not.</p> 507not.</p>
614</dd>
615<dd>
616<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 508 <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> 509used (a longer example is in <cite>doc/embed</cite>):</p>
618</dd>
619<dd>
620<pre>
621 my $rxvt = new Gtk2::Socket; 510<pre> my $rxvt = new Gtk2::Socket;
622 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub { 511 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub {
623 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid; 512 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid;
624 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;; 513 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;;
625 });</pre> 514 });
515
516</pre>
626</dd> 517 </dd>
627<p></p> 518 <dt><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <i>file descriptor</i></dt>
628<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong><br />
629</dt>
630<dd> 519 <dd>
631Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 520 <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 521pair 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 522useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator
634without having to run a program within it. 523without having to run a program within it.</p>
635</dd>
636<dd>
637<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp 524 <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 525entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
639yourself if you want that.</p> 526yourself if you want that.</p>
640</dd>
641<dd>
642<p>As an extremely special case, specifying <code>-1</code> will completely suppress 527 <p>As an extremely special case, specifying <code>-1</code> will completely suppress
643pty/tty operations.</p> 528pty/tty operations.</p>
644</dd>
645<dd>
646<p>Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 529 <p>Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
647longer example is in <em>doc/pty-fd</em>):</p> 530longer example is in <cite>doc/pty-fd</cite>):</p>
648</dd>
649<dd>
650<pre>
651 use IO::Pty; 531<pre> use IO::Pty;
652 use Fcntl;</pre> 532 use Fcntl;
653</dd> 533
654<dd>
655<pre>
656 my $pty = new IO::Pty; 534 my $pty = new IO::Pty;
657 fcntl $pty, F_SETFD, 0; # clear close-on-exec 535 fcntl $pty, F_SETFD, 0; # clear close-on-exec
658 system &quot;rxvt -pty-fd &quot; . (fileno $pty) . &quot;&amp;&quot;; 536 system &quot;rxvt -pty-fd &quot; . (fileno $pty) . &quot;&amp;&quot;;
659 close $pty;</pre> 537 close $pty;
660</dd> 538
661<dd>
662<pre>
663 # now communicate with rxvt 539 # now communicate with rxvt
664 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave; 540 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave;
665 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre> 541 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }
542
543</pre>
666</dd> 544 </dd>
667<p></p> 545 <dt><strong>-pe</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
668<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
669</dt>
670<dd> 546 <dd>
671Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in 547 <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. 548this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details.</p>
673</dd> 549 </dd>
674<p></p></dl> 550</dl>
675<p> 551
676</p> 552</div>
677<hr /> 553<h1 id="RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
678<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1> 554<div id="RESOURCES_available_also_as_long_opt-2">
679<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long 555<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long
680options) compiled into your version.</p> 556options) compiled into your version.</p>
681<p>You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like <strong>xrdb</strong>. Many 557<p>You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like <strong>xrdb</strong>. Many
682distribution do also load settings from the <strong>~/.Xresources</strong> file when X 558distribution do also load settings from the <strong>~/.Xresources</strong> file when X
683starts. rxvt will consult the following files/resources in order, 559starts. rxvt will consult the following files/resources in order,
684with later settings overwriting earlier ones:</p> 560with later settings overwriting earlier ones:</p>
685<pre>
686 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 561<pre> 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
687 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 562 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
688 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 563 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
689 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 564 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
690 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-&lt;nodename&gt;</pre> 565 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-&lt;nodename&gt;
566
567</pre>
691<p>Note that when reading X resources, <strong>rxvt</strong> recognizes two class 568<p>Note that when reading X resources, <strong>rxvt</strong> recognizes two class
692names: <strong>Rxvt</strong> and <strong>URxvt</strong>. The class name <strong>Rxvt</strong> allows resources 569names: <strong>Rxvt</strong> and <strong>URxvt</strong>. The class name <strong>Rxvt</strong> allows resources
693common to both <strong>rxvt</strong> and the original <em>rxvt</em> to be easily 570common to both <strong>rxvt</strong> and the original <i>rxvt</i> to be easily
694configured, while the class name <strong>URxvt</strong> allows resources unique to 571configured, while the class name <strong>URxvt</strong> allows resources unique to
695<strong>rxvt</strong>, to be shared between different <strong>rxvt</strong> 572<strong>rxvt</strong>, to be shared between different <strong>rxvt</strong>
696configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will 573configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
697be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource 574be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
698settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to 575settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
699check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl 576check the rxvtperl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
700extensions not documented here):</p> 577extensions not documented here):</p>
701<dl> 578<dl>
702<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br /> 579 <dt><strong>depth:</strong> <i>bitdepth</i></dt>
703</dt>
704<dd> 580 <dd>
705Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 581 <p>Compile <i>xft</i>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
706option <strong>-depth</strong>. 582option <strong>-depth</strong>.</p>
707</dd> 583 </dd>
708<p></p> 584 <dt><strong>geometry:</strong> <i>geom</i></dt>
709<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br />
710</dt>
711<dd> 585 <dd>
712Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 586 <p>Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
713option <strong>-geometry</strong>. 587option <strong>-geometry</strong>.</p>
714</dd> 588 </dd>
715<p></p> 589 <dt><strong>background:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
716<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
717</dt>
718<dd> 590 <dd>
719Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default 591 <p>Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default
720White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>. 592White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>.</p>
721</dd> 593 </dd>
722<p></p> 594 <dt><strong>foreground:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
723<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
724</dt>
725<dd> 595 <dd>
726Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default 596 <p>Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default
727Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>. 597Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>.</p>
728</dd> 598 </dd>
729<p></p> 599 <dt><strong>color</strong><i>n</i><strong>:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
730<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
731</dt>
732<dd> 600 <dd>
733Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7 601 <p>Use the specified colour for the colour value <i>n</i>, where 0-7
734corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to 602corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to
735high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background) 603high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background)
736colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 604colours. 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 6053=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. 606names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
739</dd>
740<dd>
741<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be 607 <p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be
742changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p> 608changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p>
743</dd>
744<dd>
745<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with 609 <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> 61088 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p>
747</dd> 611 </dd>
748<p></p> 612 <dt><strong>colorBD:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
749<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 613 <dt><strong>colorIT:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
750</dt>
751<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
752</dt>
753<dd> 614 <dd>
754Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the 615 <p>Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the
755foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available 616foreground 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. 617(Compile <i>styles</i>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead.</p>
757</dd> 618 </dd>
758<p></p> 619 <dt><strong>colorUL:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
759<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
760</dt>
761<dd> 620 <dd>
762Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 621 <p>Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
763foreground colour is the default. 622foreground colour is the default.</p>
764</dd> 623 </dd>
765<p></p> 624 <dt><strong>colorRV:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
766<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
767</dt>
768<dd> 625 <dd>
769Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 626 <p>Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
770characters. 627when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).</p>
771</dd> 628 </dd>
772<p></p> 629 <dt><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
773<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
774</dt>
775<dd> 630 <dd>
776If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 631 <p>If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
777itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 632itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.</p>
778</dd> 633 </dd>
779<p></p> 634 <dt><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
780<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
781</dt>
782<dd> 635 <dd>
783Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the 636 <p>Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the
784foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>. 637foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>.</p>
785</dd> 638 </dd>
786<p></p> 639 <dt><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
787<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
788</dt>
789<dd> 640 <dd>
790Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to 641 <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 642take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to
792use the background colour. 643use the background colour.</p>
793</dd> 644 </dd>
794<p></p> 645 <dt><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
795<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
796</dt>
797<dd> 646 <dd>
798<strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours; 647 <p><strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours;
799option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option 648option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option
800<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section. 649<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
801</dd> 650 </dd>
802<p></p> 651 <dt><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
803<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
804</dt>
805<dd> 652 <dd>
806<strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 653 <p><strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When receiving lots
807quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>. 654of lines, rxvt will only scroll once a whole screen height of lines
655has been read, resulting in fewer updates while still displaying every
656received line; option <strong>-j</strong>.</p>
808<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>. 657 <p><strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used. rxvt will
658force a screen refresh on each new line it received; option <strong>+j</strong>.</p>
809</dd> 659 </dd>
810<p></p> 660 <dt><strong>skipScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
811<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
812</dt>
813<dd> 661 <dd>
662 <p><strong>True</strong>: (the default) specify that skip scrolling should be used. When
663receiving lots of lines, rxvt will only scroll once in a while
664(around 60 times per second), resulting in far fewer updates. This can
665result in rxvt not ever displaying some of the lines it receives;
666option <strong>-ss</strong>.</p>
667 <p><strong>False</strong>: specify that everything is to be displayed, even
668if the refresh is too fast for the human eye to read anything (or the
669monitor to display anything); option <strong>+ss</strong>.</p>
670 </dd>
671 <dt><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
672 <dd>
814<strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 673 <p><strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
815artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows' 674artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows'
816pixmap. 675pixmap.</p>
817</dd>
818<dd>
819<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 676 <p><i>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
820the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 677the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</i></p>
821</dd> 678 </dd>
822<p></p> 679 <dt><strong>fading:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
823<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
824</dt>
825<dd> 680 <dd>
826Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>. 681 <p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>.</p>
827</dd> 682 </dd>
828<p></p> 683 <dt><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
829<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
830</dt>
831<dd> 684 <dd>
832Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default 685 <p>Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default
833colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>. 686colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>.</p>
834</dd> 687 </dd>
835<p></p> 688 <dt><strong>tintColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
836<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
837</dt>
838<dd> 689 <dd>
839Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 690 <p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
840<strong>-tint</strong>. 691<strong>-tint</strong>.</p>
841</dd> 692 </dd>
842<p></p> 693 <dt><strong>shading:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
843<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
844</dt>
845<dd> 694 <dd>
846Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 695 <p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
847image in addition to tinting it. 696in addition to tinting it; option <strong>-sh</strong>.</p>
848</dd> 697 </dd>
849<p></p> 698 <dt><strong>blendType:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
850<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
851</dt>
852<dd> 699 <dd>
700 <p>Specify background blending type; option <strong>-blt</strong>.</p>
701 </dd>
702 <dt><strong>blurRadius:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
703 <dd>
704 <p>Apply Gaussian Blurr with the specified radius to the transparent
705background image; option <strong>-blr</strong>.</p>
706 </dd>
707 <dt><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
708 <dd>
853Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 709 <p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].</p>
854</dd> 710 </dd>
855<p></p> 711 <dt><strong>troughColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
856<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
857</dt>
858<dd> 712 <dd>
859Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default 713 <p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default
860#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar. 714#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar.</p>
861</dd> 715 </dd>
862<p></p> 716 <dt><strong>borderColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
863<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
864</dt>
865<dd> 717 <dd>
866The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 718 <p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
867and the text. 719and the text.</p>
868</dd> 720 </dd>
869<p></p> 721 <dt><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <i>file[;geom[:op1][:op2][...]]</i></dt>
870<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br />
871</dt>
872<dd> 722 <dd>
873Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for 723 <p>Use the specified image file for the background and also
874the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry 724optionally specify its scaling with a geometry string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>,
875string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the 725(default <code>0x0+50+50</code>) in which <strong>&quot;W&quot; / &quot;H&quot;</strong> specify the
876horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image 726horizontal/vertical scale (percent), and <strong>&quot;X&quot; / &quot;Y&quot;</strong> locate the image
877centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale 727centre (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 728of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 specifies
879specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 729an integer number of images in that direction. No image will be magnified
880be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 730beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted scale is 1000.
881scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 731Additional operations can be specified after colon <strong>:op1:op2...</strong>.
732Supported operations are:</p>
733<pre> tile force background image to be tiled and not scaled. Equivalent to 0x0,
734 propscale will scale image keeping proportions,
735 auto will scale image to match window size. Equivalent to 100x100;
736 hscale will scale image horizontally to the window size;
737 vscale will scale image vertically to the window size;
738 scale will scale image to match window size;
739 root will tile image as if it was a root window background, auto-adjusting
740 whenever terminal window moves.
741
742</pre>
743 <p>If used in conjunction with <strong>-tr</strong> option, the specified pixmap will be
744blended over transparency image using either alpha-blending, or any
745other blending type, specified with <strong>-blt &quot;type&quot;</strong> option.</p>
882</dd> 746 </dd>
883<p></p> 747 <dt><strong>path:</strong> <i>path</i></dt>
884<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong><br />
885</dt>
886<dd> 748 <dd>
887Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files. 749 <p>Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding background image files.</p>
888</dd> 750 </dd>
889<p></p> 751 <dt><strong>font:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
890<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
891</dt>
892<dd> 752 <dd>
893Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 753 <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 754that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
895first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 755first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
896smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 756smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
897font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>. 757font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>.</p>
898</dd>
899<dd>
900<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 758 <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> 759optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <i>xft</i>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p>
902</dd>
903<dd>
904<p>In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 760 <p>In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
905specifications enclosed in square brackets (<code>[]</code>). The only available 761specifications enclosed in square brackets (<code>[]</code>). The only available
906hint currently is <code>codeset=codeset-name</code>, and this is only used for Xft 762hint currently is <code>codeset=codeset-name</code>, and this is only used for Xft
907fonts.</p> 763fonts.</p>
908</dd>
909<dd>
910<p>For example, this font resource</p> 764 <p>For example, this font resource</p>
911</dd>
912<dd>
913<pre>
914 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\ 765<pre> URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
915 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\ 766 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\
916 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \ 767 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \
917 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 768 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
918 xft:Code2000:antialias=false</pre> 769 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
919</dd> 770
920<dd> 771</pre>
921<p>specifies five fonts to be used. The first one is <code>9x15bold</code> (actually 772 <p>specifies five fonts to be used. The first one is <code>9x15bold</code> (actually
922the iso8859-1 version of the second font), which is the base font (because 773the iso8859-1 version of the second font), which is the base font (because
923it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels 774it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels
924wide and 15 pixels high.</p> 775wide and 15 pixels high.</p>
925</dd>
926<dd>
927<p>The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in 776 <p>The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in
928the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but 777the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but
929the bold version of the font does contain less characters, so this is a 778the bold version of the font does contain less characters, so this is a
930useful supplement.</p> 779useful supplement.</p>
931</dd>
932<dd>
933<p>The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters 780 <p>The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters
934are limited to the <strong>JIS 0208</strong> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font 781are limited to the <strong>JIS 0208</strong> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font
935contains other characters, but we are not interested in them.</p> 782contains other characters, but we are not interested in them.</p>
936</dd>
937<dd>
938<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the 783 <p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the
939remaining unicode characters.</p> 784remaining unicode characters.</p>
940</dd> 785 </dd>
941<p></p> 786 <dt><strong>boldFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
942<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 787 <dt><strong>italicFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
943</dt> 788 <dt><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <i>fontlist</i></dt>
944<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
945</dt>
946<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br />
947</dt>
948<dd> 789 <dd>
949The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold 790 <p>The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <i>italic</i> or <strong><i>bold
950italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively. 791italic</i></strong> characters, respectively.</p>
951</dd>
952<dd>
953<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the 792 <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 793<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 794it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and
956italic.</p> 795italic.</p>
957</dd>
958<dd>
959<p>If unset (the default), a suitable font list will be synthesized by 796 <p>If unset (the default), a suitable font list will be synthesized by
960``morphing'' the normal text font list into the desired shape. If that is 797&quot;morphing&quot; the normal text font list into the desired shape. If that is
961not possible, replacement fonts of the desired shape will be tried.</p> 798not possible, replacement fonts of the desired shape will be tried.</p>
962</dd>
963<dd>
964<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal 799 <p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal
965text font will being used for the given style.</p> 800text font will being used for the given style.</p>
966</dd> 801 </dd>
967<p></p> 802 <dt><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
968<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
969</dt>
970<dd> 803 <dd>
971When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>, 804 <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 805option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
973intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>, 806intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>,
974option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 807option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
975reachable. 808reachable.</p>
976</dd> 809 </dd>
977<p></p> 810 <dt><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
978<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br />
979</dt>
980<dd> 811 <dd>
981Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which is 812 <p>Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which
982xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives 813is xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which
983xterm style selection. 814gives xterm style selection. Only effective when the original (non-perl)
815selection code is in use.</p>
984</dd> 816 </dd>
985<p></p> 817 <dt><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
986<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br />
987</dt>
988<dd> 818 <dd>
989Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is 819 <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. 820the author's favourite.</p>
991</dd> 821 </dd>
992<p></p> 822 <dt><strong>title:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
993<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
994</dt>
995<dd> 823 <dd>
996Set window title string, the default title is the command-line 824 <p>Set window title string, the default title is the command-line
997specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application 825specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application
998name; option <strong>-title</strong>. 826name; option <strong>-title</strong>.</p>
999</dd> 827 </dd>
1000<p></p> 828 <dt><strong>iconName:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1001<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1002</dt>
1003<dd> 829 <dd>
1004Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon 830 <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 831manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly
1006set; option <strong>-n</strong>. 832set; option <strong>-n</strong>.</p>
1007</dd> 833 </dd>
1008<p></p> 834 <dt><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1009<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1010</dt>
1011<dd> 835 <dd>
1012<strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no 836 <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]. 837de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].</p>
1014</dd> 838 </dd>
1015<p></p> 839 <dt><strong>urgentOnBell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1016<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1017</dt>
1018<dd> 840 <dd>
841 <p><strong>True</strong>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
842<strong>False</strong>: do not set the urgency hint [default].</p>
843 </dd>
844 <dt><strong>visualBell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
845 <dd>
1019<strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>. 846 <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>. 847<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>.</p>
1021</dd> 848 </dd>
1022<p></p> 849 <dt><strong>loginShell:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1023<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1024</dt>
1025<dd> 850 <dd>
1026<strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of 851 <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 852the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell
1028[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>. 853[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>.</p>
1029</dd> 854 </dd>
1030<p></p> 855 <dt><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1031<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1032</dt>
1033<dd> 856 <dd>
1034<strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>; 857 <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> 858option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>
1036[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>. 859[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>.</p>
1037</dd> 860 </dd>
1038<p></p> 861 <dt><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1039<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1040</dt>
1041<dd> 862 <dd>
1042Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use 863 <p>Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <i>lpr(1)</i>]. Use
1043<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or 864<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. 865<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well.</p>
1045</dd>
1046<dd>
1047<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p> 866 <p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p>
1048</dd>
1049<dd>
1050<p>Example:</p> 867 <p>Example:</p>
1051</dd>
1052<dd>
1053<pre>
1054 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre> 868<pre> URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
1055</dd> 869
1056<dd> 870</pre>
1057<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 871 <p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
1058everytime you hit <code>Print</code>.</p> 872every time you hit <code>Print</code>.</p>
1059</dd> 873 </dd>
1060<p></p> 874 <dt><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1061<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1062</dt>
1063<dd> 875 <dd>
1064<strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: 876 <p><strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>:
1065disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>. 877disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>.</p>
1066</dd> 878 </dd>
1067<p></p> 879 <dt><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1068<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1069</dt>
1070<dd> 880 <dd>
1071<strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>. 881 <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>. 882<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>.</p>
1073</dd> 883 </dd>
1074<p></p> 884 <dt><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1075<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1076</dt>
1077<dd> 885 <dd>
1078<strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>. 886 <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>. 887<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>.</p>
1080</dd> 888 </dd>
1081<p></p> 889 <dt><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <i>mode</i></dt>
1082<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br />
1083</dt>
1084<dd> 890 <dd>
1085Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar 891 <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. 892thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag.</p>
1087</dd> 893 </dd>
1088<p></p> 894 <dt><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1089<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1090</dt>
1091<dd> 895 <dd>
1092<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>. 896 <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 897<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option
1094<strong>+si</strong>. 898<strong>+si</strong>.</p>
1095</dd> 899 </dd>
1096<p></p> 900 <dt><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1097<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1098</dt>
1099<dd> 901 <dd>
1100<strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 902 <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 903<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>. 904with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>.</p>
1103</dd> 905 </dd>
1104<p></p> 906 <dt><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1105<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1106</dt>
1107<dd> 907 <dd>
1108<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 908 <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 909are 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 910are 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>. 911bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>.</p>
1112</dd> 912 </dd>
1113<p></p> 913 <dt><strong>saveLines:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1114<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
1115</dt>
1116<dd> 914 <dd>
1117Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This 915 <p>Save <i>number</i> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This
1118resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>. 916resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>.</p>
1119</dd> 917 </dd>
1120<p></p> 918 <dt><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1121<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
1122</dt>
1123<dd> 919 <dd>
1124Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 920 <p>Internal border of <i>number</i> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1125option <strong>-b</strong>. 921option <strong>-b</strong>.</p>
1126</dd> 922 </dd>
1127<p></p> 923 <dt><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1128<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
1129</dt>
1130<dd> 924 <dd>
1131External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 925 <p>External border of <i>number</i> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1132option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. 926option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>.</p>
1133</dd> 927 </dd>
1134<p></p> 928 <dt><strong>borderLess:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1135<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1136</dt>
1137<dd> 929 <dd>
1138Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 930 <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>. 931WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>.</p>
1140</dd> 932 </dd>
1141<p></p> 933 <dt><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1142<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1143</dt>
1144<dd> 934 <dd>
1145Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 935 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
1146drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 936drawing 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; 937this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
1148option <strong>-sbg</strong>. 938option <strong>-sbg</strong>.</p>
1149</dd> 939 </dd>
1150<p></p> 940 <dt><strong>termName:</strong> <i>termname</i></dt>
1151<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br />
1152</dt>
1153<dd> 941 <dd>
1154Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment 942 <p>Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment
1155variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>. 943variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>.</p>
1156</dd> 944 </dd>
1157<p></p> 945 <dt><strong>lineSpace:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1158<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
1159</dt>
1160<dd> 946 <dd>
1161Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 947 <p>Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
1162the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>. 948the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>.</p>
1163</dd> 949 </dd>
1164<p></p> 950 <dt><strong>meta8:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1165<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1166</dt>
1167<dd> 951 <dd>
1168<strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>: 952 <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]. 953handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default].</p>
1170</dd> 954 </dd>
1171<p></p> 955 <dt><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1172<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1173</dt>
1174<dd> 956 <dd>
1175<strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel 957 <p><strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel
1176scrolls five lines [default]. 958scrolls five lines [default].</p>
1177</dd> 959 </dd>
1178<p></p> 960 <dt><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1179<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1180</dt>
1181<dd> 961 <dd>
1182<strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor 962 <p><strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor
1183movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>. 963movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>.</p>
1184</dd> 964 </dd>
1185<p></p> 965 <dt><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1186<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1187</dt>
1188<dd> 966 <dd>
1189<strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default]; 967 <p><strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default];
1190option <strong>-bc</strong>. 968option <strong>-bc</strong>.</p>
1191</dd> 969 </dd>
1192<p></p> 970 <dt><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1193<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1194</dt>
1195<dd> 971 <dd>
1196<strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number 972 <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 973of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible
1198[default]. 974[default].</p>
1199</dd> 975 </dd>
1200<p></p> 976 <dt><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
1201<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
1202</dt>
1203<dd> 977 <dd>
1204Mouse pointer foreground colour. 978 <p>Mouse pointer foreground colour.</p>
1205</dd> 979 </dd>
1206<p></p> 980 <dt><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <i>colour</i></dt>
1207<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br />
1208</dt>
1209<dd> 981 <dd>
1210Mouse pointer background colour. 982 <p>Mouse pointer background colour.</p>
1211</dd> 983 </dd>
1212<p></p> 984 <dt><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <i>number</i></dt>
1213<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br />
1214</dt>
1215<dd> 985 <dd>
1216Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a 986 <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. 987large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout.</p>
1218</dd> 988 </dd>
1219<p></p> 989 <dt><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1220<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1221</dt>
1222<dd> 990 <dd>
1223The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong> 991 <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> 992or 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 993(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode
1226escape sequence. 994escape sequence.</p>
1227</dd> 995 </dd>
1228<p></p> 996 <dt><strong>deletekey:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1229<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1230</dt>
1231<dd> 997 <dd>
1232The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is 998 <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 999pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
1234with the <strong>Execute</strong> key. 1000with the <strong>Execute</strong> key.</p>
1235</dd> 1001 </dd>
1236<p></p> 1002 <dt><strong>cutchars:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1237<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1238</dt>
1239<dd> 1003 <dd>
1240The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection 1004 <p>The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
1241(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given). 1005(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).</p>
1242</dd>
1243<dd>
1244<p>When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see 1006 <p>When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled
1245the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these characters 1007in, see the rxvtperl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these
1246will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be 1008characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex
1247created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.</p> 1009will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.</p>
1248</dd>
1249<dd>
1250<p>When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can 1010 <p>When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
1251be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p> 1011be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p>
1012 <p><strong>BACKSLASH `&quot;'&amp;()*,;&lt;=&gt;?@[]^{|}</strong></p>
1252</dd> 1013 </dd>
1014 <dt><strong>preeditType:</strong> <i>style</i></dt>
1253<dd> 1015 <dd>
1254<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p>
1255</dd>
1256<p></p>
1257<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br />
1258</dt>
1259<dd>
1260<strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>. 1016 <p><strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>.</p>
1261</dd> 1017 </dd>
1262<p></p> 1018 <dt><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
1263<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br />
1264</dt>
1265<dd> 1019 <dd>
1266<em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>. 1020 <p><i>name</i> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>.</p>
1267</dd> 1021 </dd>
1268<p></p> 1022 <dt><strong>imLocale:</strong> <i>name</i></dt>
1269<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br />
1270</dt>
1271<dd> 1023 <dd>
1272The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 1024 <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 1025<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 1026input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
1275another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>. 1027another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>.</p>
1276</dd> 1028 </dd>
1277<p></p> 1029 <dt><strong>imFont:</strong> <i>fontset</i></dt>
1278<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br />
1279</dt>
1280<dd> 1030 <dd>
1281Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or 1031 <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 1032<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 1033by 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 1034in 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. 1035found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font.
1286option <strong>-imfont</strong>. 1036option <strong>-imfont</strong>.</p>
1287</dd> 1037 </dd>
1288<p></p> 1038 <dt><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1289<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1290</dt>
1291<dd> 1039 <dd>
1292Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 1040 <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 1041button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
1294the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>. 1042the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>.</p>
1295</dd> 1043 </dd>
1296<p></p> 1044 <dt><strong>insecure:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1297<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1298</dt>
1299<dd> 1045 <dd>
1300Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that 1046 <p>Enables &quot;insecure&quot; mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that
1301echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be 1047echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be
1302abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether 1048abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether
1303through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through 1049through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through
1304<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by 1050write(1) or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by
1305default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 1051default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
1306sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 1052sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).</p>
1307</dd>
1308<dd>
1309<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 1053 <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, 1054<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
1311locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p> 1055locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p>
1312</dd> 1056 </dd>
1313<p></p> 1057 <dt><strong>modifier:</strong> <i>modifier</i></dt>
1314<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br />
1315</dt>
1316<dd> 1058 <dd>
1317Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>, 1059 <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 1060<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>. 1061<strong>-mod</strong>.</p>
1320</dd> 1062 </dd>
1321<p></p> 1063 <dt><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <i>string</i></dt>
1322<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1323</dt>
1324<dd> 1064 <dd>
1325Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 1065 <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 1066character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
1327in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following. 1067in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following.</p>
1328</dd> 1068 </dd>
1329<p></p> 1069 <dt><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1330<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1331</dt>
1332<dd> 1070 <dd>
1333Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 1071 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).</p>
1334</dd> 1072 </dd>
1335<p></p> 1073 <dt><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1336<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1337</dt>
1338<dd> 1074 <dd>
1339Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1075 <p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
1340option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1076option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
1341scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1077scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
1342instead scroll the screen up. 1078instead scroll the screen up.</p>
1343</dd> 1079 </dd>
1344<p></p> 1080 <dt><strong>hold</strong>: <i>boolean</i></dt>
1345<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1346</dt>
1347<dd> 1081 <dd>
1348Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 1082 <p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
1349will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1083will 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 1084it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
1351user. 1085user.</p>
1352</dd> 1086 </dd>
1353<p></p> 1087 <dt><strong>keysym.</strong><i>sym</i>: <i>string</i></dt>
1354<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1355</dt>
1356<dd> 1088 <dd>
1357Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The 1089 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Associate <i>string</i> with keysym <i>sym</i>. The
1358intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted. 1090intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted.</p>
1359</dd>
1360<dd>
1361<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be 1091 <p>The format of <i>sym</i> is &quot;<i>(modifiers-)key</i>&quot;, where <i>modifiers</i> can be
1362any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>, 1092any 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>, 1093<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>,
1364and the abbreviated <strong>I</strong>, <strong>K</strong>, <strong>C</strong>, <strong>N</strong>, <strong>S</strong>, <strong>M</strong>, <strong>A</strong>, <strong>L</strong>, <strong>1</strong>, 1094and the abbreviated <strong>I</strong>, <strong>K</strong>, <strong>C</strong>, <strong>N</strong>, <strong>S</strong>, <strong>M</strong>, <strong>A</strong>, <strong>L</strong>, <strong>1</strong>,
1365<strong>2</strong>, <strong>3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>, <strong>5</strong>.</p> 1095<strong>2</strong>, <strong>3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>, <strong>5</strong>.</p>
1366</dd>
1367<dd>
1368<p>The <strong>NumLock</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong> and <strong>ISOLevel3</strong> modifiers are usually aliased to 1096 <p>The <strong>NumLock</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong> and <strong>ISOLevel3</strong> modifiers are usually aliased to
1369whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr 1097whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr
1370keys are being mapped. <strong>AppKeypad</strong> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the 1098keys are being mapped. <strong>AppKeypad</strong> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the
1371current application keymap mode state.</p> 1099current application keymap mode state.</p>
1372</dd>
1373<dd>
1374<p>The spellings of <em>key</em> can be obtained by using <strong>xev</strong>(1) command or 1100 <p>The spellings of <i>key</i> can be obtained by using <strong>xev</strong>(1) command or
1375searching keysym macros from <strong>/usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h</strong> and 1101searching keysym macros from <strong>/usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h</strong> and
1376omitting the prefix <strong>XK_</strong>. Alternatively you can specify <em>key</em> by its hex 1102omitting the prefix <strong>XK_</strong>. Alternatively you can specify <i>key</i> by its hex
1377keysym value (<strong>0x0000 - 0xFFFF</strong>). Note that the lookup of <em>sym</em>s is not 1103keysym value (<strong>0x0000 - 0xFFFF</strong>). Note that the lookup of <i>sym</i>s is not
1378performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.</p> 1104performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.</p>
1379</dd>
1380<dd>
1381<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace, 1105 <p><i>string</i> may contain escape values (<code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\000</code>: octal
1382<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab, 1106number), see RESOURCES in <code>man 7 X</code> for futher details.</p>
1383<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
1385can start or end with whitespace.</p>
1386</dd>
1387<dd>
1388<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
1390<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own
1391processing).</p>
1392</dd>
1393<dd>
1394<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em> 1107 <p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <i>string</i>
1395with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimeter `/' 1108with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimiter `/'
1396should be a character not used by the strings.</p> 1109should be a character not used by the strings.</p>
1397</dd>
1398<dd>
1399<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p> 1110 <p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p>
1400</dd> 1111<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033&lt;M-C-|abc|&gt;
1401<dd> 1112
1402<pre> 1113</pre>
1403 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033&lt;M-C-|abc|&gt;</pre>
1404</dd>
1405<dd>
1406<p>The above line is equivalent to the following three lines:</p> 1114 <p>The above line is equivalent to the following three lines:</p>
1407</dd>
1408<dd>
1409<pre>
1410 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: \033&lt;M-C-a&gt; 1115<pre> URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: \033&lt;M-C-a&gt;
1411 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: \033&lt;M-C-b&gt; 1116 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: \033&lt;M-C-b&gt;
1412 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: \033&lt;M-C-c&gt;</pre> 1117 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: \033&lt;M-C-c&gt;
1413</dd> 1118
1414<dd> 1119</pre>
1415<p>If <em>string</em> takes the form of <code>command:STRING</code>, the specified <strong>STRING</strong> 1120 <p>If <i>string</i> takes the form of <code>command:STRING</code>, the specified <strong>STRING</strong>
1416is interpreted and executed as rxvt's control sequence. For 1121is interpreted and executed as rxvt's control sequence. For
1417example the following means ``change the current locale to <code>zh_CN.GBK</code> 1122example the following means &quot;change the current locale to <code>zh_CN.GBK</code>
1418when Control-Meta-c is being pressed'':</p> 1123when Control-Meta-c is being pressed&quot;:</p>
1419</dd> 1124<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007
1420<dd> 1125
1421<pre> 1126</pre>
1422 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007</pre>
1423</dd>
1424<dd>
1425<p>If <em>string</em> takes the form <code>perl:STRING</code>, then the specified <strong>STRING</strong> 1127 <p>If <i>string</i> takes the form <code>perl:STRING</code>, then the specified <strong>STRING</strong>
1426is passed to the <code>on_keyboard_command</code> perl handler. See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> 1128is passed to the <code>on_keyboard_command</code> perl handler. See the rxvtperl(3)
1427manpage. For example, the <em>selection</em> extension (activated via 1129manpage. For example, the <cite>selection</cite> extension (activated via
1428<code>rxvt -pe selection</code>) listens for <code>selection:rot13</code> events:</p> 1130<code>rxvt -pe selection</code>) listens for <code>selection:rot13</code> events:</p>
1429</dd> 1131<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: perl:selection:rot13
1430<dd> 1132
1431<pre> 1133</pre>
1432 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: perl:selection:rot13</pre>
1433</dd>
1434<dd>
1435<p>Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a defined key mapping 1134 <p>Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a defined key mapping
1436will match if at <em>at least</em> the specified identifiers are being set, and 1135will match if at <i>at least</i> the specified identifiers are being set, and
1437no other key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That 1136no other key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That
1438means that defining a key map for <code>a</code> will automatically provide 1137means that defining a key map for <code>a</code> will automatically provide
1439definitions for <code>Meta-a</code>, <code>Shift-a</code> and so on, unless some of those are defined 1138definitions for <code>Meta-a</code>, <code>Shift-a</code> and so on, unless some of those are defined
1440mappings themselves.</p> 1139mappings themselves.</p>
1441</dd>
1442<dd>
1443<p>Unfortunately, this will override built-in key mappings. For example 1140 <p>Unfortunately, this will override built-in key mappings. For example
1444if you overwrite the <code>Insert</code> key you will disable rxvt's 1141if you overwrite the <code>Insert</code> key you will disable rxvt's
1445<code>Shift-Insert</code> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke ``holes'' into the 1142<code>Shift-Insert</code> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke &quot;holes&quot; into the
1446user-defined keymap using the <code>builtin:</code> replacement:</p> 1143user-defined keymap using the <code>builtin:</code> replacement:</p>
1447</dd>
1448<dd>
1449<pre>
1450 URxvt.keysym.Insert: &lt;my insert key sequence&gt; 1144<pre> URxvt.keysym.Insert: &lt;my insert key sequence&gt;
1451 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin:</pre> 1145 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin:
1452</dd> 1146
1453<dd> 1147</pre>
1454<p>The first line defines a mapping for <code>Insert</code> and <em>any</em> combination 1148 <p>The first line defines a mapping for <code>Insert</code> and <i>any</i> combination
1455of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for 1149of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for
1456<code>Shift-Insert</code>.</p> 1150<code>Shift-Insert</code>.</p>
1457</dd>
1458<dd>
1459<p>The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to 1151 <p>The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to
1460the fonts <code>suxuseuro</code> and <code>9x15bold</code>, so you can have some limited 1152the fonts <code>suxuseuro</code> and <code>9x15bold</code>, so you can have some limited
1461font-switching at runtime:</p> 1153font-switching at runtime:</p>
1462</dd>
1463<dd>
1464<pre>
1465 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007 1154<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007
1466 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007</pre> 1155 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007
1467</dd> 1156
1468<dd> 1157</pre>
1469<p>Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for more 1158 <p>Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see rxvt(7) for more
1470info):</p> 1159info):</p>
1471</dd>
1472<dd>
1473<pre>
1474 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1160<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1475 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre> 1161 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1162
1163</pre>
1476</dd> 1164 </dd>
1477<p></p> 1165 <dt><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1478<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1166 <dt><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1479</dt>
1480<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1481</dt>
1482<dd> 1167 <dd>
1483Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to 1168 <p>Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to
1484use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>. 1169use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>.</p>
1485</dd>
1486<dd>
1487<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using 1170 <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 1171them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1489by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For 1172by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For
1490example, <code>default,-selection</code> will use all the default extension except 1173example, <code>default,-selection</code> will use all the default extension except
1491<code>selection</code>.</p> 1174<code>selection</code>.</p>
1492</dd>
1493<dd>
1494<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets 1175 <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 1176(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 1177searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1497multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to 1178multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1498the extension.</p> 1179the extension.</p>
1499</dd>
1500<dd>
1501<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if 1180 <p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1502necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.</p> 1181necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.</p>
1503</dd>
1504<dd>
1505<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl 1182 <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 1183interpreter 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 1184<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> 1185all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p>
1509</dd> 1186 </dd>
1510<p></p> 1187 <dt><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1511<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1512</dt>
1513<dd> 1188 <dd>
1514Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See 1189 <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 1190the rxvtperl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1516will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1191will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1517</dd> 1192 </dd>
1518<p></p> 1193 <dt><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <i>path</i></dt>
1519<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong><br />
1520</dt>
1521<dd> 1194 <dd>
1522Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1195 <p>Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1523scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource, 1196scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource,
1524rxvt will first look in these directories and then in 1197rxvt will first look in these directories and then in
1525<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource 1198<cite>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</cite>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1526will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1199will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1200 <p>See the rxvtperl(3) manpage.</p>
1527</dd> 1201 </dd>
1202 <dt><strong>selection.pattern-<i>idx</i></strong>: <i>perl-regex</i></dt>
1528<dd> 1203 <dd>
1529<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p> 1204 <p>Additional selection patterns, see the rxvtperl(3) manpage for
1205details.</p>
1530</dd> 1206 </dd>
1531<p></p> 1207 <dt><strong>selection-autotransform.<i>idx</i></strong>: <i>perl-transform</i></dt>
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 />
1533</dt>
1534<dd> 1208 <dd>
1535Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for 1209 <p>Selection auto-transform patterns, see the rxvtperl(3) manpage
1536details. 1210for details.</p>
1537</dd> 1211 </dd>
1538<p></p> 1212 <dt><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <i>keysym</i></dt>
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 />
1540</dt>
1541<dd> 1213 <dd>
1542Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage
1543for details.
1544</dd>
1545<p></p>
1546<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong><br />
1547</dt>
1548<dd>
1549Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search 1214 <p>Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1550(default: <code>M-s</code>). 1215(default: <code>M-s</code>).</p>
1551</dd> 1216 </dd>
1552<p></p> 1217 <dt><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <i>string</i></dt>
1553<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br />
1554</dt>
1555<dd> 1218 <dd>
1556Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the 1219 <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. 1220<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>matcher</code> perl extensions.</p>
1558</dd> 1221 </dd>
1559<p></p> 1222 <dt><strong>transient-for</strong>: <i>windowid</i></dt>
1560<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br />
1561</dt>
1562<dd> 1223 <dd>
1563Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id. 1224 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.</p>
1564</dd> 1225 </dd>
1565<p></p> 1226 <dt><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <i>boolean</i></dt>
1566<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br />
1567</dt>
1568<dd> 1227 <dd>
1569Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making 1228 <p>Compile <i>frills</i>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1570it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>. 1229it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>.</p>
1571</dd> 1230 </dd>
1572<p></p></dl> 1231 <dt><strong>iso14755_52:</strong> <i>boolean</i></dt>
1573<p> 1232 <dd>
1574</p> 1233 <p>Turn on/off ISO 14755 5.2 mode (default enabled).</p>
1575<hr /> 1234 </dd>
1576<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1> 1235</dl>
1236
1237</div>
1238<h1 id="THE_SCROLLBAR">THE SCROLLBAR</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1239<div id="THE_SCROLLBAR_CONTENT">
1577<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window 1240<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window
1578(resource: <strong>saveLines</strong>) and can be scrolled back using the scrollbar 1241(resource: <strong>saveLines</strong>) and can be scrolled back using the scrollbar
1579or by keystrokes. The normal <strong>rxvt</strong> scrollbar has arrows and 1242or by keystrokes. The normal <strong>rxvt</strong> scrollbar has arrows and
1580its behaviour is fairly intuitive. The <strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong> is without 1243its behaviour is fairly intuitive. The <strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong> is without
1581arrows and its behaviour mimics that of <em>xterm</em></p> 1244arrows and its behaviour mimics that of <i>xterm</i></p>
1582<p>Scroll down with <strong>Button1</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Next</strong>. 1245<p>Scroll down with <strong>Button1</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Next</strong>.
1583Scroll up with <strong>Button3</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Prior</strong>. 1246Scroll up with <strong>Button3</strong> (<strong>xterm-scrollbar</strong>) or <strong>Shift-Prior</strong>.
1584Continuous scroll with <strong>Button2</strong>.</p> 1247Continuous scroll with <strong>Button2</strong>.</p>
1585<p> 1248
1586</p> 1249</div>
1587<hr /> 1250<h1 id="MOUSE_REPORTING">MOUSE REPORTING</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1588<h1><a name="mouse_reporting">MOUSE REPORTING</a></h1> 1251<div id="MOUSE_REPORTING_CONTENT">
1589<p>To temporarily override mouse reporting, for either the scrollbar or 1252<p>To temporarily override mouse reporting, for either the scrollbar or
1590the normal text selection/insertion, hold either the Shift or the Meta 1253the normal text selection/insertion, hold either the Shift or the Meta
1591(Alt) key while performing the desired mouse action.</p> 1254(Alt) key while performing the desired mouse action.</p>
1592<p>If mouse reporting mode is active, the normal scrollbar actions are 1255<p>If mouse reporting mode is active, the normal scrollbar actions are
1593disabled -- on the assumption that we are using a fullscreen 1256disabled -- on the assumption that we are using a fullscreen
1594application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends <strong>ESC [ 6 ~</strong> 1257application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends <strong>ESC [ 6 ~</strong>
1595(Next) and <strong>ESC [ 5 ~</strong> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the 1258(Next) and <strong>ESC [ 5 ~</strong> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the
1596up and down arrows sends <strong>ESC [ A</strong> (Up) and <strong>ESC [ B</strong> (Down), 1259up and down arrows sends <strong>ESC [ A</strong> (Up) and <strong>ESC [ B</strong> (Down),
1597respectively.</p> 1260respectively.</p>
1598<p> 1261
1599</p> 1262</div>
1600<hr /> 1263<h1 id="THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_">THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1601<h1><a name="text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></h1> 1264<div id="THE_SELECTION_SELECTING_AND_PASTING_-2">
1602<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1265<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar
1603<em>xterm</em>(1).</p> 1266to <i>xterm</i>(1).</p>
1604<dl> 1267<dl>
1605<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_3a"><strong>Selection</strong>:</a></strong><br /> 1268 <dt><strong>Selecting</strong>:</dt>
1606</dt>
1607<dd> 1269 <dd>
1608Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1270 <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 1271and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1610to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1272to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1611(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1273(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1612<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 1274<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
1613</dd>
1614<dd>
1615<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys) 1275 <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 1276(Compile: <i>frills</i>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1617normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1277normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1618selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1278selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1619the selection.</p> 1279the selection.</p>
1620</dd> 1280 </dd>
1621<p></p> 1281 <dt><strong>Pasting</strong>:</dt>
1622<dt><strong><a name="item_insertion_3a"><strong>Insertion</strong>:</a></strong><br />
1623</dt>
1624<dd> 1282 <dd>
1625Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong> 1283 <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 1284window 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. 1285<strong>Meta</strong> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.</p>
1628</dd>
1629<dd>
1630<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be 1286 <p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1631inserted too.</p> 1287inserted too.</p>
1632</dd> 1288 </dd>
1633<p></p></dl> 1289</dl>
1634<p> 1290
1635</p> 1291</div>
1636<hr /> 1292<h1 id="CHANGING_FONTS">CHANGING FONTS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1637<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1> 1293<div id="CHANGING_FONTS_CONTENT">
1638<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1294<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1639supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.</p> 1295supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.</p>
1640<p>You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:</p> 1296<p>You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:</p>
1641<pre>
1642 printf '\e]710;%s\007' &quot;9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic&quot;</pre> 1297<pre> printf '\e]710;%s\007' &quot;9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic&quot;
1298
1299</pre>
1643<p>You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:</p> 1300<p>You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:</p>
1644<pre>
1645 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007 1301<pre> URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1646 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007</pre> 1302 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1303
1304</pre>
1647<p>rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.</p> 1305<p>rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.</p>
1648<p> 1306
1649</p> 1307</div>
1650<hr /> 1308<h1 id="ISO_14755_SUPPORT">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1651<h1><a name="iso_14755_support">ISO 14755 SUPPORT</a></h1> 1309<div id="ISO_14755_SUPPORT_CONTENT">
1652<p>ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters 1310<p>ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters
1653and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1311and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1654first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1312first part is available if rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1655<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1313<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1656with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p> 1314with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p>
1657<ul> 1315<dl>
1658<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong><br /> 1316 <dt>* 5.1: Basic method</dt>
1659</li> 1317 <dd>
1660This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode. 1318 <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 1319 <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 1320hex-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 1321commit 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 1322<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 1323<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new
1666one.</p> 1324one.</p>
1667<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail 1325 <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 1326address, 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 1327address 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>, 1328by 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> 1329followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p>
1672<p></p> 1330 </dd>
1673<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong><br /> 1331 <dt>* 5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</dt>
1674</li> 1332 <dd>
1675This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1333 <p>This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1676your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1334your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.</p>
1677<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing 1335 <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 1336them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1679invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1337invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1680keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1338keycap 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 1339released, 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 1340<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1683reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p> 1341reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p>
1684<p></p> 1342 </dd>
1685<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong><br /> 1343 <dt>* 5.3: Screen-selection entry method</dt>
1686</li> 1344 <dd>
1687While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection 1345 <p>While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection
1688mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map. 1346mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map.</p>
1689<p></p> 1347 </dd>
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 /> 1348 <dt>* 5.4: Feedback method for identifying displayed characters for later input</dt>
1691</li> 1349 <dd>
1692This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with 1350 <p>This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with
1693characters already displayed. 1351characters already displayed.</p>
1694<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then 1352 <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 1353pressing 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 1354hex code(s) (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> 1355pointer 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 1356 <p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this
1699character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with 1357character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with
1700combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will 1358combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will
1701always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p> 1359always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p>
1702<p></p></ul> 1360 </dd>
1361</dl>
1703<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to 1362<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> 1363both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p>
1705<p> 1364
1706</p> 1365</div>
1707<hr /> 1366<h1 id="LOGIN_STAMP">LOGIN STAMP</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1708<h1><a name="login_stamp">LOGIN STAMP</a></h1> 1367<div id="LOGIN_STAMP_CONTENT">
1709<p><strong>rxvt</strong> tries to write an entry into the <em>utmp</em>(5) file so that 1368<p><strong>rxvt</strong> tries to write an entry into the <i>utmp</i>(5) file so that
1710it can be seen via the <em>who(1)</em> command, and can accept messages. To 1369it can be seen via the <i>who(1)</i> command, and can accept messages. To
1711allow this feature, <strong>rxvt</strong> may need to be installed setuid root 1370allow this feature, <strong>rxvt</strong> may need to be installed setuid root
1712on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others.</p> 1371on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others.</p>
1713<p> 1372
1714</p> 1373</div>
1715<hr /> 1374<h1 id="COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1716<h1><a name="colors_and_graphics">COLORS AND GRAPHICS</a></h1> 1375<div id="COLORS_AND_GRAPHICS_CONTENT">
1717<p>In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1376<p>In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1718<strong>rxvt</strong> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1377<strong>rxvt</strong> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus
1719high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1378high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1720colours with their names.</p> 1379colours with their names.</p>
1721<table> 1380<table><tr><td>color0</td><td>(black)</td><td>= Black</td></tr><tr><td>color1</td><td>(red)</td><td>= Red3</td></tr><tr><td>color2</td><td>(green)</td><td>= Green3</td></tr><tr><td>color3</td><td>(yellow)</td><td>= Yellow3</td></tr><tr><td>color4</td><td>(blue)</td><td>= Blue3</td></tr><tr><td>color5</td><td>(magenta)</td><td>= Magenta3</td></tr><tr><td>color6</td><td>(cyan)</td><td>= Cyan3</td></tr><tr><td>color7</td><td>(white)</td><td>= AntiqueWhite</td></tr><tr><td>color8</td><td>(bright black)</td><td>= Grey25</td></tr><tr><td>color9</td><td>(bright red)</td><td>= Red</td></tr><tr><td>color10</td><td>(bright green)</td><td>= Green</td></tr><tr><td>color11</td><td>(bright yellow)</td><td>= Yellow</td></tr><tr><td>color12</td><td>(bright blue)</td><td>= Blue</td></tr><tr><td>color13</td><td>(bright magenta)</td><td>= Magenta</td></tr><tr><td>color14</td><td>(bright cyan)</td><td>= Cyan</td></tr><tr><td>color15</td><td>(bright white)</td><td>= White</td></tr><tr><td>foreground</td><td></td><td>= Black</td></tr><tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr></table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>,
1722<tr><td>color0</td><td>(black)</td><td>= Black</td></tr>
1723<tr><td>color1</td><td>(red)</td><td>= Red3</td></tr>
1724<tr><td>color2</td><td>(green)</td><td>= Green3</td></tr>
1725<tr><td>color3</td><td>(yellow)</td><td>= Yellow3</td></tr>
1726<tr><td>color4</td><td>(blue)</td><td>= Blue3</td></tr>
1727<tr><td>color5</td><td>(magenta)</td><td>= Magenta3</td></tr>
1728<tr><td>color6</td><td>(cyan)</td><td>= Cyan3</td></tr>
1729<tr><td>color7</td><td>(white)</td><td>= AntiqueWhite</td></tr>
1730<tr><td>color8</td><td>(bright black)</td><td>= Grey25</td></tr>
1731<tr><td>color9</td><td>(bright red)</td><td>= Red</td></tr>
1732<tr><td>color10</td><td>(bright green)</td><td>= Green</td></tr>
1733<tr><td>color11</td><td>(bright yellow)</td><td>= Yellow</td></tr>
1734<tr><td>color12</td><td>(bright blue)</td><td>= Blue</td></tr>
1735<tr><td>color13</td><td>(bright magenta)</td><td>= Magenta</td></tr>
1736<tr><td>color14</td><td>(bright cyan)</td><td>= Cyan</td></tr>
1737<tr><td>color15</td><td>(bright white)</td><td>= White</td></tr>
1738<tr><td>foreground</td><td></td><td>= Black</td></tr>
1739<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>,
1741<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as 1381<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 1382a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1743color0-color15.</p> 1383color0-color15.</p>
1384<p>In addition to the colours defined above, rxvt offers an
1385additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1386consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. <i>index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
138716</i>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).</p>
1388<p>Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1389the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1390be changed via command sequences (&quot;escape codes&quot;).</p>
1744<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by 1391<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>&quot;reverseVideo: True&quot;</strong>) simulates reverse video by
1745always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1392always 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 1393<i>xterm</i>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1747been specified. For example,</p> 1394been specified. For example,</p>
1748<dl> 1395<dl>
1749<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong><br /> 1396 <dt><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></dt>
1750</dt>
1751<dd> 1397 <dd>
1752would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black 1398 <p>would yield White on Black, while on <i>xterm</i>(1) it would yield Black
1753on White. 1399on White.</p>
1754</dd> 1400 </dd>
1755<p></p></dl> 1401</dl>
1756<p> 1402
1757</p> 1403</div>
1758<h2><a name="alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></h2> 1404<h2 id="ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</h2>
1405<div id="ALPHA_CHANNEL_SUPPORT_CONTENT">
1759<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get 1406<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> 1407their 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, 1408(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1762in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component 1409in 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 1410specifies 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 1411transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[percent]</code>, where
1765to four hex digits specifiying the opacity value.</p> 1412<code>percent</code> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1413the color, where <code>0</code> is completely transparent and <code>100</code> is completelxy
1414opaque.</p>
1766<p>You probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that 1415<p>You probably need to specify <strong>&quot;-depth 32&quot;</strong>, too, and have the luck that
1767your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting 1416your 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> 1417ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p>
1769<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red 1418<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1770background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p> 1419background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p>
1420<pre> rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg &quot;[80]pink&quot;
1421
1771<pre> 1422</pre>
1772 rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/2222 -fg &quot;[e]pink&quot;</pre>
1773<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 1423<p><i>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1774the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 1424the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</i></p>
1775<p> 1425
1776</p> 1426</div>
1777<hr /> 1427<h1 id="ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1778<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1> 1428<div id="ENVIRONMENT_CONTENT">
1779<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p> 1429<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p>
1780<dl> 1430<dl>
1781<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong><br /> 1431 <dt><strong>TERM</strong></dt>
1782</dt>
1783<dd> 1432 <dd>
1784Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1433 <p>Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1785resources or on the commandline. 1434resources or on the command line.</p>
1786</dd> 1435 </dd>
1787<p></p> 1436 <dt><strong>COLORTERM</strong></dt>
1788<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong><br />
1789</dt>
1790<dd> 1437 <dd>
1791Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on wether rxvt was 1438 <p>Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on whether rxvt was
1792compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1439compiled with background image support, and optionally with the added
1793<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1440extension <code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome
1441screen.</p>
1794</dd> 1442 </dd>
1795<p></p> 1443 <dt><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></dt>
1796<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong><br />
1797</dt>
1798<dd> 1444 <dd>
1799Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is 1445 <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 1446the 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 1447<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 1448used), <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 1449string <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 1450was compiled with background image support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code>
1805(and do) use this information to optimize screen output. 1451and <code>slang</code> can (and do) use this information to optimize screen output.</p>
1806</dd> 1452 </dd>
1807<p></p> 1453 <dt><strong>WINDOWID</strong></dt>
1808<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong><br />
1809</dt>
1810<dd> 1454 <dd>
1811Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel 1455 <p>Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel
1812window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1456window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1813window and so on). 1457window and so on).</p>
1814</dd> 1458 </dd>
1815<p></p> 1459 <dt><strong>TERMINFO</strong></dt>
1816<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong><br />
1817</dt>
1818<dd> 1460 <dd>
1819Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with 1461 <p>Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with
1820<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>. 1462<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>.</p>
1821</dd> 1463 </dd>
1822<p></p> 1464 <dt><strong>DISPLAY</strong></dt>
1823<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong><br />
1824</dt>
1825<dd> 1465 <dd>
1826Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct 1466 <p>Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct
1827display in it's child processes. 1467display in its child processes.</p>
1828</dd> 1468 </dd>
1829<p></p> 1469 <dt><strong>SHELL</strong></dt>
1830<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong><br />
1831</dt>
1832<dd> 1470 <dd>
1833The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>. 1471 <p>The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>.</p>
1834</dd> 1472 </dd>
1835<p></p> 1473 <dt><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></dt>
1836<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong><br />
1837</dt>
1838<dd> 1474 <dd>
1839The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and 1475 <p>The unix domain socket path used by rxvtc(1) and
1840rxvtd(1). 1476rxvtd(1).</p>
1477 <p>Default <cite>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<i>&lt;nodename</i></cite>.</p>
1841</dd> 1478 </dd>
1479 <dt><strong>HOME</strong></dt>
1842<dd> 1480 <dd>
1843<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p>
1844</dd>
1845<p></p>
1846<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong><br />
1847</dt>
1848<dd>
1849Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for 1481 <p>Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for
1850daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as 1482daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as
1851<code>.Xdefaults</code>) 1483<code>.Xdefaults</code>)</p>
1852</dd> 1484 </dd>
1853<p></p> 1485 <dt><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></dt>
1854<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong><br />
1855</dt>
1856<dd> 1486 <dd>
1857Directory where various X resource files are being located. 1487 <p>Directory where various X resource files are being located.</p>
1858</dd> 1488 </dd>
1859<p></p> 1489 <dt><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></dt>
1860<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong><br />
1861</dt>
1862<dd> 1490 <dd>
1863If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by 1491 <p>If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by
1864rxvt. 1492rxvt.</p>
1865</dd> 1493 </dd>
1866<p></p></dl> 1494</dl>
1867<p> 1495
1868</p> 1496</div>
1869<hr /> 1497<h1 id="FILES">FILES</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1870<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1> 1498<div id="FILES_CONTENT">
1871<dl> 1499<dl>
1872<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong><br /> 1500 <dt><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></dt>
1873</dt>
1874<dd> 1501 <dd>
1875Color names. 1502 <p>Color names.</p>
1876</dd> 1503 </dd>
1877<p></p></dl> 1504</dl>
1878<p> 1505
1879</p> 1506</div>
1880<hr /> 1507<h1 id="SEE_ALSO">SEE ALSO</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1881<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1> 1508<div id="SEE_ALSO_CONTENT">
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> 1509<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), utmp(5)</p>
1883<p> 1510
1884</p> 1511</div>
1885<hr /> 1512<h1 id="CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1886<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1> 1513<div id="CURRENT_PROJECT_COORDINATOR_CONTENT">
1887<dl> 1514<dl>
1888<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong><br /> 1515 <dt>Project Coordinator</dt>
1889</dt>
1890<dd> 1516 <dd>
1891Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt; 1517 <p>Marc A. Lehmann <a href="#lt_rxvt_unicode_schmorp_de_gt">&lt;rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de&gt;</a></p>
1518 <p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html">http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html</a></p>
1892</dd> 1519 </dd>
1893<dd>
1894<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode">http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode</a></p>
1895</dd> 1520</dl>
1896<p></p></dl> 1521
1897<p> 1522</div>
1898</p> 1523<h1 id="AUTHORS">AUTHORS</h1><p><a href="#TOP" class="toplink">Top</a></p>
1899<hr /> 1524<div id="AUTHORS_CONTENT">
1900<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1>
1901<dl> 1525<dl>
1902<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong><br /> 1526 <dt>John Bovey</dt>
1903</dt>
1904<dd> 1527 <dd>
1905University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt. 1528 <p>University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.</p>
1906</dd> 1529 </dd>
1907<p></p> 1530 <dt>Rob Nation <a href="#lt_nation_rocket_sanders_lockheed_co">&lt;nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1909</dt>
1910<dd> 1531 <dd>
1911very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt 1532 <p>very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt</p>
1912</dd> 1533 </dd>
1913<p></p> 1534 <dt>Angelo Haritsis <a href="#lt_ah_doc_ic_ac_uk_gt">&lt;ah@doc.ic.ac.uk&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1915</dt>
1916<dd> 1535 <dd>
1917wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code) 1536 <p>wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)</p>
1918</dd> 1537 </dd>
1919<p></p> 1538 <dt>mj olesen <a href="#lt_olesen_me_QueensU_CA_gt">&lt;olesen@me.QueensU.CA&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1921</dt>
1922<dd> 1539 <dd>
1923Wrote the menu system. 1540 <p>Wrote the menu system.</p>
1924</dd>
1925<dd>
1926<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p> 1541 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p>
1927</dd> 1542 </dd>
1928<p></p> 1543 <dt>Oezguer Kesim <a href="#lt_kesim_math_fu_berlin_de_gt">&lt;kesim@math.fu-berlin.de&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1930</dt>
1931<dd> 1544 <dd>
1932Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1545 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)</p>
1933</dd> 1546 </dd>
1934<p></p> 1547 <dt>Geoff Wing <a href="#lt_gcw_pobox_com_gt">&lt;gcw@pobox.com&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1936</dt>
1937<dd> 1548 <dd>
1938Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. 1549 <p>Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.</p>
1939
1940</dd>
1941<dd>
1942<pre>
1943
1944Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre> 1550 <p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</p>
1945</dd> 1551 </dd>
1946<p></p> 1552 <dt>Marc Alexander Lehmann <a href="#lt_rxvt_unicode_schmorp_de_gt">&lt;rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1948</dt>
1949<dd> 1553 <dd>
1950Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl 1554 <p>Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1951extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions. 1555extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.</p>
1952</dd>
1953<dd>
1954<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p> 1556 <p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p>
1955</dd> 1557 </dd>
1956<p></p> 1558 <dt>Emanuele Giaquinta <a href="#lt_e_giaquinta_glauco_it_gt">&lt;e.giaquinta@glauco.it&gt;</a></dt>
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 />
1958</dt>
1959<dd> 1559 <dd>
1960Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing. 1560 <p>Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.</p>
1961</dd> 1561 </dd>
1962<p></p></dl> 1562</dl>
1963 1563
1964</body> 1564</div>
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