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24 <li><a href="#text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></li> 26 <li><a href="#text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</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></li>
31 <ul>
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33 <li><a href="#alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></li>
34 </ul>
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29 <li><a href="#environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></li> 36 <li><a href="#environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></li>
30 <li><a href="#files">FILES</a></li> 37 <li><a href="#files">FILES</a></li>
31 <li><a href="#see_also">SEE ALSO</a></li> 38 <li><a href="#see_also">SEE ALSO</a></li>
32 <li><a href="#current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li> 39 <li><a href="#current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></li>
33 <li><a href="#authors">AUTHORS</a></li> 40 <li><a href="#authors">AUTHORS</a></li>
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46<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p> 53<p><strong>rxvt</strong> [options] [-e command [ args ]]</p>
47<p> 54<p>
48</p> 55</p>
49<hr /> 56<hr />
50<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1> 57<h1><a name="description">DESCRIPTION</a></h1>
51<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>7.4</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal 58<p><strong>rxvt-unicode</strong>, version <strong>8.0</strong>, is a colour vt102 terminal
52emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not 59emulator intended as an <em>xterm</em>(1) replacement for users who do not
53require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style 60require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style
54configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space -- 61configurability. As a result, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> uses much less swap space --
55a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p> 62a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.</p>
56<p> 63<p>
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58<hr /> 65<hr />
59<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1> 66<h1><a name="frequently_asked_questions">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</a></h1>
60<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of 67<p>See <code>rxvt(7)</code> (try <code>man 7 rxvt</code>) for a list of
61frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 68frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
62problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 69problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
63<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p> 70<a href="http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html">http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html</a>.</p>
64<p> 71<p>
65</p> 72</p>
66<hr /> 73<hr />
67<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1> 74<h1><a name="rxvtunicode_vs__rxvt">RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT</a></h1>
68<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode 75<p>Unlike the original rxvt, <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> stores all text in Unicode
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70world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 77world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
71especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 78especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
72like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 79like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
73like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 80like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
74scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 81scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
75fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 82fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
76as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 83as hebrew: <strong>rxvt-unicode</strong> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
77belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 84belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
78such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 85such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
79change.</p> 86change.</p>
80<p>If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 87<p>If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let
81me recommend <code>mlterm</code>, which is a very userfriendly, lean and clean 88me recommend <code>mlterm</code>, which is a very user friendly, lean and clean
82terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely 89terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely
83because the author couldn't get <code>mlterm</code> to use one font for latin1 and 90because the author couldn't get <code>mlterm</code> to use one font for latin1 and
84another for japanese.</p> 91another for japanese.</p>
85<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 92<p>Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
86display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 93display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other
87programs force onto it's users never made sense to me: You should be able 94programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
88to choose any font for any script freely.</p> 95to choose any font for any script freely.</p>
89<p>Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 96<p>Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than
90it's predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy 97its predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy
91in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot less bugs than the original 98in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot bugs less than the original
92rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.</p> 99rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.</p>
93<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 100<p>It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
94and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 101and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode
95without most of it's features to get a lean binary. It also comes with 102without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with
96a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows 103a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
97from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 104from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
98drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and 105drastically reduces memory usage. See <code>rxvtd(1)</code> (daemon) and
99<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p> 106<code>rxvtc(1)</code> (client).</p>
100<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 107<p>It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
101been extended) easier accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical 108been extended) more accessible: see <code>rxvt(7)</code> for technical
102reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p> 109reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).</p>
103<p> 110<p>
104</p> 111</p>
105<hr /> 112<hr />
106<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1> 113<h1><a name="options">OPTIONS</a></h1>
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117long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are 124long-option (--/++ option) so the potential command-line options are
118far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1 125far greater than those listed. For example: `rxvt --loginShell --color1
119Orange'.</p> 126Orange'.</p>
120<p>The following options are available:</p> 127<p>The following options are available:</p>
121<dl> 128<dl>
122<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong><br /> 129<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhelp_2c__2d_2dhelp"><strong>-help</strong>, <strong>--help</strong></a></strong>
123</dt> 130
124<dd> 131<dd>
125Print out a message describing available options. 132<p>Print out a message describing available options.</p>
126</dd> 133</dd>
127<p></p> 134</li>
128<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong><br /> 135<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddisplay_displayname"><strong>-display</strong> <em>displayname</em></a></strong>
129</dt> 136
130<dd> 137<dd>
131Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still 138<p>Attempt to open a window on the named X display (<strong>-d</strong> still
132respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 139respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
133<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used. 140<strong>DISPLAY</strong> environment variable is used.</p>
134</dd> 141</dd>
135<p></p> 142</li>
136<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br /> 143<dt><strong><a name="item__2ddepth_bitdepth"><strong>-depth</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong>
137</dt> 144
138<dd> 145<dd>
139Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 146<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
140resource <strong>depth</strong>. 147resource <strong>depth</strong>.</p>
141</dd> 148</dd>
142<p></p> 149</li>
143<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br /> 150<dt><strong><a name="item__2dgeometry_geom"><strong>-geometry</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
144</dt> 151
145<dd> 152<dd>
146Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>. 153<p>Window geometry (<strong>-g</strong> still respected); resource <strong>geometry</strong>.</p>
147</dd> 154</dd>
148<p></p> 155</li>
149<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong><br /> 156<dt><strong><a name="item__2drv_7c_2brv"><strong>-rv</strong>|<strong>+rv</strong></a></strong>
150</dt> 157
151<dd> 158<dd>
152Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>. 159<p>Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource <strong>reverseVideo</strong>.</p>
153</dd> 160</dd>
154<p></p> 161</li>
155<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong><br /> 162<dt><strong><a name="item__2dj_7c_2bj"><strong>-j</strong>|<strong>+j</strong></a></strong>
156</dt> 163
157<dd> 164<dd>
158Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>. 165<p>Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource <strong>jumpScroll</strong>.</p>
159</dd> 166</dd>
160<p></p> 167</li>
161<dt><strong><a name="item__2dip_7c_2bip__7c__2dtr_7c_2btr"><strong>-ip</strong>|<strong>+ip</strong> | <strong>-tr</strong>|<strong>+tr</strong></a></strong><br /> 168<dt><strong><a name="item__2dip_7c_2bip__7c__2dtr_7c_2btr"><strong>-ip</strong>|<strong>+ip</strong> | <strong>-tr</strong>|<strong>+tr</strong></a></strong>
162</dt> 169
163<dd> 170<dd>
164Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 171<p>Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is
165<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>. 172<strong>-tr</strong>; resource <strong>inheritPixmap</strong>.</p>
166</dd> 173</dd>
167<dd> 174<dd>
168<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 175<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
169the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 176the author. Don't bug him with installation questions! Read the FAQ (man 7
177rxvt)!</em></p>
170</dd> 178</dd>
171<p></p> 179</li>
172<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 180<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfade_number"><strong>-fade</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
173</dt> 181
174<dd> 182<dd>
175Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 183<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
176fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 184fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
177colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>. 185colour; resource <strong>fading</strong>.</p>
178</dd> 186</dd>
179<p></p> 187</li>
180<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 188<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfadecolor_colour"><strong>-fadecolor</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
181</dt> 189
182<dd> 190<dd>
183Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour 191<p>Fade to this colour when fading is used (see <strong>-fade</strong>). The default colour
184is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>. 192is opaque black. resource <strong>fadeColor</strong>.</p>
185</dd> 193</dd>
186<p></p> 194</li>
187<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 195<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtint_colour"><strong>-tint</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
188</dt> 196
189<dd> 197<dd>
190Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 198<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
191transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong> or <strong>-ip</strong>. This only works for 199transparency is enabled with <strong>-tr</strong> or <strong>-ip</strong>. This only works for
192non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be 200non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the <strong>-sh</strong> option that can be
193used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource 201used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource
194<em>tintColor</em>. Example: 202<em>tintColor</em>. Example:</p>
195</dd> 203</dd>
196<dd> 204<dd>
197<pre> 205<pre>
198 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre> 206 rxvt -tr -tint blue -sh 40</pre>
199</dd> 207</dd>
200<p></p> 208</li>
201<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong><br /> 209<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsh"><strong>-sh</strong></a></strong>
202</dt> 210
203<dd> 211<dd>
204<em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 212<p><em>number</em> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
205background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be 213background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. <strong>-tint</strong> must be
206specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>). 214specified, too, e.g. <code>-tint white</code>).</p>
207</dd> 215</dd>
208<p></p> 216</li>
209<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 217<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbg_colour"><strong>-bg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
210</dt> 218
211<dd> 219<dd>
212Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>. 220<p>Window background colour; resource <strong>background</strong>.</p>
213</dd> 221</dd>
214<p></p> 222</li>
215<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 223<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfg_colour"><strong>-fg</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
216</dt> 224
217<dd> 225<dd>
218Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>. 226<p>Window foreground colour; resource <strong>foreground</strong>.</p>
219</dd> 227</dd>
220<p></p> 228</li>
221<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br /> 229<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpixmap_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>-pixmap</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
222</dt> 230
223<dd> 231<dd>
224Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally 232<p>Compile <em>XPM</em>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally
225specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to 233specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
226add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the 234add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the <code>;</code> in the
227command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>. 235command-line; resource <strong>backgroundPixmap</strong>.</p>
228</dd> 236</dd>
229<p></p> 237</li>
230<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 238<dt><strong><a name="item__2dcr_colour"><strong>-cr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
231</dt> 239
232<dd> 240<dd>
233The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>. 241<p>The cursor colour; resource <strong>cursorColor</strong>.</p>
234</dd> 242</dd>
235<p></p> 243</li>
236<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 244<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr_colour"><strong>-pr</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
237</dt> 245
238<dd> 246<dd>
239The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>. 247<p>The mouse pointer foreground colour; resource <strong>pointerColor</strong>.</p>
240</dd> 248</dd>
241<p></p> 249</li>
242<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 250<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpr2_colour"><strong>-pr2</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
243</dt> 251
244<dd> 252<dd>
245The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>. 253<p>The mouse pointer background colour; resource <strong>pointerColor2</strong>.</p>
246</dd> 254</dd>
247<p></p> 255</li>
248<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 256<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbd_colour"><strong>-bd</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
249</dt> 257
250<dd> 258<dd>
251The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text; 259<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar and the text;
252resource <strong>borderColor</strong>. 260resource <strong>borderColor</strong>.</p>
253</dd> 261</dd>
254<p></p> 262</li>
255<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 263<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfn_fontlist"><strong>-fn</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
256</dt> 264
257<dd> 265<dd>
258Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 266<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
259that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 267that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
260first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 268first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
261smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 269smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
262font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details. 270font list is always appended to it. See resource <strong>font</strong> for more details.</p>
263</dd>
264<dd> 271</dd>
272<dd>
265<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 273<p>In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
266with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>, 274with <code>x:</code>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with <code>xft:</code>,
267e.g.:</p> 275e.g.:</p>
268</dd> 276</dd>
269<dd> 277<dd>
270<pre> 278<pre>
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273</dd> 281</dd>
274<dd> 282<dd>
275<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ 283<p>See also the question ``How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?'' in the FAQ
276section of rxvt(7).</p> 284section of rxvt(7).</p>
277</dd> 285</dd>
278<p></p> 286</li>
279<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 287<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfb_fontlist"><strong>-fb</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
280</dt> 288
281<dd> 289<dd>
282Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters 290<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold font list to use when <strong>bold</strong> characters
283are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details. 291are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldFont</strong> for details.</p>
284</dd> 292</dd>
285<p></p> 293</li>
286<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 294<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfi_fontlist"><strong>-fi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
287</dt> 295
288<dd> 296<dd>
289Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em> 297<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The italic font list to use when <em>italic</em>
290characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details. 298characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>italicFont</strong> for details.</p>
291</dd> 299</dd>
292<p></p> 300</li>
293<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 301<dt><strong><a name="item__2dfbi_fontlist"><strong>-fbi</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
294</dt> 302
295<dd> 303<dd>
296Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold 304<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: The bold italic font list to use when <strong><em>bold
297italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong> 305italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters are to be printed. See resource <strong>boldItalicFont</strong>
298for details. 306for details.</p>
299</dd> 307</dd>
300<p></p> 308</li>
301<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong><br /> 309<dt><strong><a name="item__2dis_7c_2bis"><strong>-is</strong>|<strong>+is</strong></a></strong>
302</dt> 310
303<dd> 311<dd>
304Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 312<p>Compile <em>font-styles</em>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
305foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for 313foreground/background (default). See resource <strong>intensityStyles</strong> for
306details. 314details.</p>
307</dd> 315</dd>
308<p></p> 316</li>
309<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 317<dt><strong><a name="item__2dname_name"><strong>-name</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
310</dt> 318
311<dd> 319<dd>
312Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained, 320<p>Specify the application name under which resources are to be obtained,
313rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain 321rather than the default executable file name. Name should not contain
314`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name. 322`.' or `*' characters. Also sets the icon and title name.</p>
315</dd> 323</dd>
316<p></p> 324</li>
317<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong><br /> 325<dt><strong><a name="item__2dls_7c_2bls"><strong>-ls</strong>|<strong>+ls</strong></a></strong>
318</dt> 326
319<dd> 327<dd>
320Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>. 328<p>Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource <strong>loginShell</strong>.</p>
321</dd> 329</dd>
322<p></p> 330</li>
323<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong><br /> 331<dt><strong><a name="item__2dut_7c_2but"><strong>-ut</strong>|<strong>+ut</strong></a></strong>
324</dt> 332
325<dd> 333<dd>
326Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource 334<p>Compile <em>utmp</em>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource
327<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>. 335<strong>utmpInhibit</strong>.</p>
328</dd> 336</dd>
329<p></p> 337</li>
330<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong><br /> 338<dt><strong><a name="item__2dvb_7c_2bvb"><strong>-vb</strong>|<strong>+vb</strong></a></strong>
331</dt> 339
332<dd> 340<dd>
333Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource 341<p>Turn on/off visual bell on receipt of a bell character; resource
334<strong>visualBell</strong>. 342<strong>visualBell</strong>.</p>
335</dd> 343</dd>
336<p></p> 344</li>
337<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong><br /> 345<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsb_7c_2bsb"><strong>-sb</strong>|<strong>+sb</strong></a></strong>
338</dt> 346
339<dd> 347<dd>
340Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>. 348<p>Turn on/off scrollbar; resource <strong>scrollBar</strong>.</p>
341</dd> 349</dd>
342<p></p> 350</li>
343<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong><br /> 351<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsi_7c_2bsi"><strong>-si</strong>|<strong>+si</strong></a></strong>
344</dt> 352
345<dd> 353<dd>
346Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource 354<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource
347<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect. 355<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> has opposite effect.</p>
348</dd> 356</dd>
349<p></p> 357</li>
350<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong><br /> 358<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsk_7c_2bsk"><strong>-sk</strong>|<strong>+sk</strong></a></strong>
351</dt> 359
352<dd> 360<dd>
353Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource 361<p>Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on keypress; resource
354<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>. 362<strong>scrollTtyKeypress</strong>.</p>
355</dd> 363</dd>
356<p></p> 364</li>
357<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong><br /> 365<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsw_7c_2bsw"><strong>-sw</strong>|<strong>+sw</strong></a></strong>
358</dt> 366
359<dd> 367<dd>
360Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear. 368<p>Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear.
361This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource 369This only takes effect if <strong>-si</strong> is also given; resource
362<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>. 370<strong>scrollWithBuffer</strong>.</p>
363</dd> 371</dd>
364<p></p> 372</li>
365<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong><br /> 373<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsr_7c_2bsr"><strong>-sr</strong>|<strong>+sr</strong></a></strong>
366</dt> 374
367<dd> 375<dd>
368Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>. 376<p>Put scrollbar on right/left; resource <strong>scrollBar_right</strong>.</p>
369</dd> 377</dd>
370<p></p> 378</li>
371<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong><br /> 379<dt><strong><a name="item__2dst_7c_2bst"><strong>-st</strong>|<strong>+st</strong></a></strong>
372</dt> 380
373<dd> 381<dd>
374Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough; 382<p>Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
375resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>. 383resource <strong>scrollBar_floating</strong>.</p>
376</dd> 384</dd>
377<p></p> 385</li>
378<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong><br /> 386<dt><strong><a name="item__2dptab_7c_2bptab"><strong>-ptab</strong>|<strong>+ptab</strong></a></strong>
379</dt> 387
380<dd> 388<dd>
381If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as 389<p>If enabled (default), ``Horizontal Tab'' characters are being stored as
382actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to 390actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to
383select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and 391select and paste them. Since a horizontal tab is a cursor movement and
384not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor 392not an actual glyph, this can sometimes be visually annoying as the cursor
385on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>. 393on a tab character is displayed as a wide cursor; resource <strong>pastableTabs</strong>.</p>
386</dd> 394</dd>
387<p></p> 395</li>
388<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong><br /> 396<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbc_7c_2bbc"><strong>-bc</strong>|<strong>+bc</strong></a></strong>
389</dt> 397
390<dd> 398<dd>
391Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>. 399<p>Blink the cursor; resource <strong>cursorBlink</strong>.</p>
392</dd> 400</dd>
393<p></p> 401</li>
394<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong><br /> 402<dt><strong><a name="item__2diconic"><strong>-iconic</strong></a></strong>
395</dt> 403
396<dd> 404<dd>
397Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option. 405<p>Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option.
398Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>. 406Alternative form is <strong>-ic</strong>.</p>
399</dd> 407</dd>
400<p></p> 408</li>
401<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 409<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsl_number"><strong>-sl</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
402</dt> 410
403<dd> 411<dd>
404Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for 412<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer. See resource entry for
405limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>. 413limits; resource <strong>saveLines</strong>.</p>
406</dd> 414</dd>
407<p></p> 415</li>
408<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 416<dt><strong><a name="item__2db_number"><strong>-b</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
409</dt> 417
410<dd> 418<dd>
411Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource 419<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. See resource
412entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>. 420entry for limits; resource <strong>internalBorder</strong>.</p>
413</dd> 421</dd>
414<p></p> 422</li>
415<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 423<dt><strong><a name="item__2dw_number"><strong>-w</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
416</dt> 424
417<dd> 425<dd>
418Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong> 426<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: External border of <em>number</em> pixels. Also, <strong>-bw</strong>
419and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource 427and <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. See resource entry for limits; resource
420<strong>externalBorder</strong>. 428<strong>externalBorder</strong>.</p>
421</dd> 429</dd>
422<p></p> 430</li>
423<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong><br /> 431<dt><strong><a name="item__2dbl"><strong>-bl</strong></a></strong>
424</dt> 432
425<dd> 433<dd>
426Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 434<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e.
427if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window 435if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
428decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>. 436decorations; resource <strong>borderLess</strong>.</p>
429</dd> 437</dd>
430<p></p> 438</li>
431<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong><br /> 439<dt><strong><a name="item__2doverride_2dredirect"><strong>-override-redirect</strong></a></strong>
432</dt> 440
433<dd> 441<dd>
434Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource 442<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
435<strong>override-redirect</strong>. 443<strong>override-redirect</strong>.</p>
436</dd> 444</dd>
437<p></p> 445</li>
438<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong><br /> 446<dt><strong><a name="item__2dsbg"><strong>-sbg</strong></a></strong>
439</dt> 447
440<dd> 448<dd>
441Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 449<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
442drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 450drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
443this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 451this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
444resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>. 452resource <strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs</strong>.</p>
445</dd> 453</dd>
446<p></p> 454</li>
447<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 455<dt><strong><a name="item__2dlsp_number"><strong>-lsp</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
448</dt> 456
449<dd> 457<dd>
450Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 458<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
451the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 459the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
452<strong>linespace</strong>. 460<strong>linespace</strong>.</p>
453</dd> 461</dd>
454<p></p> 462</li>
455<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br /> 463<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtn_termname"><strong>-tn</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
456</dt> 464
457<dd> 465<dd>
458This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 466<p>This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the
459<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the 467<strong>TERM</strong> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the
460<em>termcap(5)</em> database and should have <em>li#</em> and <em>co#</em> entries; 468<em>termcap(5)</em> database and should have <em>li#</em> and <em>co#</em> entries;
461resource <strong>termName</strong>. 469resource <strong>termName</strong>.</p>
462</dd> 470</dd>
463<p></p> 471</li>
464<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong><br /> 472<dt><strong><a name="item__2de_command__5barguments_5d"><strong>-e</strong> <em>command [arguments]</em></a></strong>
465</dt> 473
466<dd> 474<dd>
467Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong> 475<p>Run the command with its command-line arguments in the <strong>rxvt</strong>
468window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of 476window; also sets the window title and icon name to be the basename of
469the program being executed if neither <em>-title</em> (<em>-T</em>) nor <em>-n</em> are 477the program being executed if neither <em>-title</em> (<em>-T</em>) nor <em>-n</em> are
470given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last 478given on the command line. If this option is used, it must be the last
471on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to 479on the command-line. If there is no <strong>-e</strong> option then the default is to
472run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or, 480run the program specified by the <strong>SHELL</strong> environment variable or,
473failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>. 481failing that, <em>sh(1)</em>.</p>
474</dd> 482</dd>
475<dd> 483<dd>
476<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to 484<p>Please note that you must specify a program with arguments. If you want to
477run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p> 485run shell commands, you have to specify the shell, like this:</p>
478</dd> 486</dd>
479<dd> 487<dd>
480<pre> 488<pre>
481 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre> 489 rxvt -e sh -c &quot;shell commands&quot;</pre>
482</dd> 490</dd>
483<p></p> 491</li>
484<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 492<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtitle_text"><strong>-title</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
485</dt> 493
486<dd> 494<dd>
487Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename 495<p>Window title (<strong>-T</strong> still respected); the default title is the basename
488of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the 496of the program specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the
489application name; resource <strong>title</strong>. 497application name; resource <strong>title</strong>.</p>
490</dd> 498</dd>
491<p></p> 499</li>
492<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 500<dt><strong><a name="item__2dn_text"><strong>-n</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
493</dt> 501
494<dd> 502<dd>
495Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified 503<p>Icon name; the default name is the basename of the program specified
496after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name; 504after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application name;
497resource <strong>iconName</strong>. 505resource <strong>iconName</strong>.</p>
498</dd> 506</dd>
499<p></p> 507</li>
500<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong><br /> 508<dt><strong><a name="item__2dc"><strong>-C</strong></a></strong>
501</dt> 509
502<dd> 510<dd>
503Capture system console messages. 511<p>Capture system console messages.</p>
504</dd> 512</dd>
505<p></p> 513</li>
506<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br /> 514<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpt_style"><strong>-pt</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
507</dt> 515
508<dd> 516<dd>
509Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, 517<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input style for input method; <strong>OverTheSpot</strong>,
510<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>. 518<strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; resource <strong>preeditType</strong>.</p>
511</dd> 519</dd>
512<p></p> 520</li>
513<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong><br /> 521<dt><strong><a name="item__2dim_text"><strong>-im</strong> <em>text</em></a></strong>
514</dt> 522
515<dd> 523<dd>
516Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>. 524<p>Compile <em>XIM</em>: input method name. resource <strong>inputMethod</strong>.</p>
517</dd> 525</dd>
518<p></p> 526</li>
519<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 527<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimlocale_string"><strong>-imlocale</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
520</dt> 528
521<dd> 529<dd>
522The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 530<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
523<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 531<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
524input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 532input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
525another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>. 533another locale. resource <strong>imLocale</strong>.</p>
526</dd> 534</dd>
527<p></p> 535</li>
528<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br /> 536<dt><strong><a name="item__2dimfont_fontset"><strong>-imfont</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
529</dt> 537
530<dd> 538<dd>
531Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong> 539<p>Set the font set to use for the X Input Method, see resource <strong>imFont</strong>
532for more info. 540for more info.</p>
533</dd> 541</dd>
534<p></p> 542</li>
535<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong><br /> 543<dt><strong><a name="item__2dtcw"><strong>-tcw</strong></a></strong>
536</dt> 544
537<dd> 545<dd>
538Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 546<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
539button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 547button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the
540end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 548end of the logical line only. resource <strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
541</dd> 549</dd>
542<p></p> 550</li>
543<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong><br /> 551<dt><strong><a name="item__2dinsecure"><strong>-insecure</strong></a></strong>
544</dt> 552
545<dd> 553<dd>
546Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape 554<p>Enable ``insecure'' mode, which currently enables most of the escape
547sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more 555sequences that echo strings. See the resource <strong>insecure</strong> for more
548info. 556info.</p>
549</dd> 557</dd>
550<p></p> 558</li>
551<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br /> 559<dt><strong><a name="item__2dmod_modifier"><strong>-mod</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
552</dt> 560
553<dd> 561<dd>
554Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>, 562<p>Override detection of Meta modifier with specified key: <strong>alt</strong>,
555<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, 563<strong>meta</strong>, <strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>,
556<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <em>modifier</em>. 564<strong>mod5</strong>; resource <em>modifier</em>.</p>
557</dd> 565</dd>
558<p></p> 566</li>
559<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong><br /> 567<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssc_7c_2bssc"><strong>-ssc</strong>|<strong>+ssc</strong></a></strong>
560</dt> 568
561<dd> 569<dd>
562Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource 570<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled); resource
563<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>. 571<strong>secondaryScreen</strong>.</p>
564</dd> 572</dd>
565<p></p> 573</li>
566<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong><br /> 574<dt><strong><a name="item__2dssr_7c_2bssr"><strong>-ssr</strong>|<strong>+ssr</strong></a></strong>
567</dt> 575
568<dd> 576<dd>
569Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource 577<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled); resource
570<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>. 578<strong>secondaryScroll</strong>.</p>
571</dd> 579</dd>
572<p></p> 580</li>
573<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong><br /> 581<dt><strong><a name="item__2dhold_7c_2bhold"><strong>-hold</strong>|<strong>+hold</strong></a></strong>
574</dt> 582
575<dd> 583<dd>
576Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 584<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
577will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 585will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
578it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 586it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
579user; resource <strong>hold</strong>. 587user; resource <strong>hold</strong>.</p>
580</dd> 588</dd>
581<p></p> 589</li>
582<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 590<dt><strong><a name="item__2dkeysym_2esym_string"><strong>-keysym.</strong><em>sym</em> <em>string</em></a></strong>
583</dt> 591
584<dd> 592<dd>
585Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>. 593<p>Remap a key symbol. See resource <strong>keysym</strong>.</p>
586</dd> 594</dd>
587<p></p> 595</li>
588<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br /> 596<dt><strong><a name="item__2dembed_windowid"><strong>-embed</strong> <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
589</dt> 597
590<dd> 598<dd>
591Tells rxvt to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 599<p>Tells rxvt to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
592which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 600which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.</p>
593</dd> 601</dd>
594<dd> 602<dd>
595<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 603<p>Right now, rxvt will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
596shouldn't be a top-level window. rxvt will also reconfigure it 604shouldn't be a top-level window. rxvt will also reconfigure it
597quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 605quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
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602</dd> 610</dd>
603<dd> 611<dd>
604<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file 612<p>It might be useful to know that rxvt will not close file
605descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 613descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
606can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 614can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
607terminal. This works regardless of wether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or 615terminal. This works regardless of whether the <code>-embed</code> option was used or
608not.</p> 616not.</p>
609</dd> 617</dd>
610<dd> 618<dd>
611<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 619<p>Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
612used (a longer example is in <em>doc/embed</em>):</p> 620used (a longer example is in <em>doc/embed</em>):</p>
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617 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub { 625 $rxvt-&gt;signal_connect_after (realize =&gt; sub {
618 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid; 626 my $xid = $_[0]-&gt;window-&gt;get_xid;
619 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;; 627 system &quot;rxvt -embed $xid &amp;&quot;;
620 });</pre> 628 });</pre>
621</dd> 629</dd>
622<p></p> 630</li>
623<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong><br /> 631<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpty_2dfd_file_descriptor"><strong>-pty-fd</strong> <em>file descriptor</em></a></strong>
624</dt> 632
625<dd> 633<dd>
626Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 634<p>Tells rxvt NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
627pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 635pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
628useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator 636useful if you want to drive rxvt as a generic terminal emulator
629without having to run a program within it. 637without having to run a program within it.</p>
630</dd> 638</dd>
631<dd> 639<dd>
632<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp 640<p>If this switch is given, rxvt will not create any utmp/wtmp
633entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 641entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
634yourself if you want that.</p> 642yourself if you want that.</p>
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657<pre> 665<pre>
658 # now communicate with rxvt 666 # now communicate with rxvt
659 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave; 667 my $slave = $pty-&gt;slave;
660 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre> 668 while (&lt;$slave&gt;) { print $slave &quot;got &lt;$_&gt;\n&quot; }</pre>
661</dd> 669</dd>
662<p></p> 670</li>
663<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 671<dt><strong><a name="item__2dpe_string"><strong>-pe</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
664</dt> 672
665<dd> 673<dd>
666Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in 674<p>Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
667this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details. 675this terminal instance. See resource <strong>perl-ext</strong> for details.</p>
676</dd>
677</li>
668</dd> 678</dl>
669<p></p></dl>
670<p> 679<p>
671</p> 680</p>
672<hr /> 681<hr />
673<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1> 682<h1><a name="resources__available_also_as_longoptions_">RESOURCES (available also as long-options)</a></h1>
674<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long 683<p>Note: `rxvt --help' gives a list of all resources (long
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692be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource 701be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
693settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to 702settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
694check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl 703check the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for additional settings by perl
695extensions not documented here):</p> 704extensions not documented here):</p>
696<dl> 705<dl>
697<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong><br /> 706<dt><strong><a name="item_depth_3a_bitdepth"><strong>depth:</strong> <em>bitdepth</em></a></strong>
698</dt> 707
699<dd> 708<dd>
700Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 709<p>Compile <em>xft</em>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
701option <strong>-depth</strong>. 710option <strong>-depth</strong>.</p>
702</dd> 711</dd>
703<p></p> 712</li>
704<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong><br /> 713<dt><strong><a name="item_geometry_3a_geom"><strong>geometry:</strong> <em>geom</em></a></strong>
705</dt> 714
706<dd> 715<dd>
707Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 716<p>Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
708option <strong>-geometry</strong>. 717option <strong>-geometry</strong>.</p>
709</dd> 718</dd>
710<p></p> 719</li>
711<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 720<dt><strong><a name="item_background_3a_colour"><strong>background:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
712</dt> 721
713<dd> 722<dd>
714Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default 723<p>Use the specified colour as the window's background colour [default
715White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>. 724White]; option <strong>-bg</strong>.</p>
716</dd> 725</dd>
717<p></p> 726</li>
718<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 727<dt><strong><a name="item_foreground_3a_colour"><strong>foreground:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
719</dt> 728
720<dd> 729<dd>
721Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default 730<p>Use the specified colour as the window's foreground colour [default
722Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>. 731Black]; option <strong>-fg</strong>.</p>
723</dd> 732</dd>
724<p></p> 733</li>
725<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 734<dt><strong><a name="item_colorn_3a_colour"><strong>color</strong><em>n</em><strong>:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
726</dt> 735
727<dd> 736<dd>
728Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7 737<p>Use the specified colour for the colour value <em>n</em>, where 0-7
729corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to 738corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to
730high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background) 739high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background)
731colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 740colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green,
7323=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour 7413=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour
733names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section. 742names used are listed in the <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
734</dd> 743</dd>
735<dd> 744<dd>
736<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be 745<p>Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be
737changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p> 746changed using an escape command (see rxvt(7)).</p>
738</dd> 747</dd>
739<dd> 748<dd>
740<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with 749<p>Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with
74188 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p> 75088 colour support). Colours 80-87 are evenly spaces grey steps.</p>
742</dd> 751</dd>
743<p></p> 752</li>
744<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 753<dt><strong><a name="item_colorbd_3a_colour"><strong>colorBD:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
745</dt> 754
746<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 755<dt><strong><a name="item_colorit_3a_colour"><strong>colorIT:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
747</dt> 756
748<dd> 757<dd>
749Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the 758<p>Use the specified colour to display bold or italic characters when the
750foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available 759foreground colour is the default. If font styles are not available
751(Compile <em>styles</em>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead. 760(Compile <em>styles</em>) and this option is unset, reverse video is used instead.</p>
752</dd> 761</dd>
753<p></p> 762</li>
754<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 763<dt><strong><a name="item_colorul_3a_colour"><strong>colorUL:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
755</dt> 764
756<dd> 765<dd>
757Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 766<p>Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
758foreground colour is the default. 767foreground colour is the default.</p>
759</dd> 768</dd>
760<p></p> 769</li>
761<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 770<dt><strong><a name="item_colorrv_3a_colour"><strong>colorRV:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
762</dt> 771
763<dd> 772<dd>
764Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 773<p>Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video
765characters. 774characters.</p>
766</dd> 775</dd>
767<p></p> 776</li>
768<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 777<dt><strong><a name="item_underlinecolor_3a_colour"><strong>underlineColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
769</dt> 778
770<dd> 779<dd>
771If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 780<p>If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
772itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 781itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.</p>
773</dd> 782</dd>
774<p></p> 783</li>
775<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 784<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
776</dt> 785
777<dd> 786<dd>
778Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the 787<p>Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the
779foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>. 788foreground colour; option <strong>-cr</strong>.</p>
780</dd> 789</dd>
781<p></p> 790</li>
782<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 791<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorcolor2_3a_colour"><strong>cursorColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
783</dt> 792
784<dd> 793<dd>
785Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to 794<p>Use the specified colour for the colour of the cursor text. For this to
786take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to 795take effect, <strong>cursorColor</strong> must also be specified. The default is to
787use the background colour. 796use the background colour.</p>
788</dd> 797</dd>
789<p></p> 798</li>
790<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 799<dt><strong><a name="item_reversevideo_3a_boolean"><strong>reverseVideo:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
791</dt> 800
792<dd> 801<dd>
793<strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours; 802<p><strong>True</strong>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours;
794option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option 803option <strong>-rv</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: regular screen colours [default]; option
795<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section. 804<strong>+rv</strong>. See note in <strong>COLORS AND GRAPHICS</strong> section.</p>
796</dd> 805</dd>
797<p></p> 806</li>
798<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 807<dt><strong><a name="item_jumpscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>jumpScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
799</dt> 808
800<dd> 809<dd>
801<strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 810<p><strong>True</strong>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling
802quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>. 811quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option <strong>-j</strong>.
803<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>. 812<strong>False</strong>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option <strong>+j</strong>.</p>
804</dd> 813</dd>
805<p></p> 814</li>
806<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 815<dt><strong><a name="item_inheritpixmap_3a_boolean"><strong>inheritPixmap:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
807</dt> 816
808<dd> 817<dd>
809<strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 818<p><strong>True</strong>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
810artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows' 819artificial transparency. <strong>False</strong>: do not inherit the parent windows'
811pixmap. 820pixmap.</p>
812</dd> 821</dd>
813<dd> 822<dd>
814<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 823<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
815the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p> 824the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p>
816</dd> 825</dd>
817<p></p> 826</li>
818<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 827<dt><strong><a name="item_fading_3a_number"><strong>fading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
819</dt> 828
820<dd> 829<dd>
821Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>. 830<p>Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option <strong>-fade</strong>.</p>
822</dd> 831</dd>
823<p></p> 832</li>
824<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 833<dt><strong><a name="item_fadecolor_3a_colour"><strong>fadeColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
825</dt> 834
826<dd> 835<dd>
827Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default 836<p>Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see <strong>fading:</strong>). The default
828colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>. 837colour is black; option <strong>-fadecolor</strong>.</p>
829</dd> 838</dd>
830<p></p> 839</li>
831<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 840<dt><strong><a name="item_tintcolor_3a_colour"><strong>tintColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
832</dt> 841
833<dd> 842<dd>
834Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 843<p>Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
835<strong>-tint</strong>. 844<strong>-tint</strong>.</p>
836</dd> 845</dd>
837<p></p> 846</li>
838<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 847<dt><strong><a name="item_shading_3a_number"><strong>shading:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
839</dt> 848
840<dd> 849<dd>
841Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 850<p>Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background
842image in addition to tinting it. 851image in addition to tinting it.</p>
843</dd> 852</dd>
844<p></p> 853</li>
845<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 854<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollcolor_3a_colour"><strong>scrollColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
846</dt> 855
847<dd> 856<dd>
848Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 857<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].</p>
849</dd> 858</dd>
850<p></p> 859</li>
851<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 860<dt><strong><a name="item_troughcolor_3a_colour"><strong>troughColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
852</dt> 861
853<dd> 862<dd>
854Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default 863<p>Use the specified colour for the scrollbar's trough area [default
855#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar. 864#969696]. Only relevant for rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar.</p>
856</dd> 865</dd>
857<p></p> 866</li>
858<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 867<dt><strong><a name="item_bordercolor_3a_colour"><strong>borderColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
859</dt> 868
860<dd> 869<dd>
861The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 870<p>The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
862and the text. 871and the text.</p>
863</dd> 872</dd>
864<p></p> 873</li>
865<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong><br /> 874<dt><strong><a name="item_backgroundpixmap_3a_file_5b_3bgeom_5d"><strong>backgroundPixmap:</strong> <em>file[;geom]</em></a></strong>
866</dt> 875
867<dd> 876<dd>
868Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for 877<p>Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for
869the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry 878the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry
870string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the 879string <strong>WxH+X+Y</strong>, in which <strong>``W'' / ``H''</strong> specify the
871horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image 880horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and <strong>``X'' / ``Y''</strong> locate the image
872centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale 881centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale
873of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 882of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9
874specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 883specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
875be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 884be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
876scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 885scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]</p>
877</dd> 886</dd>
878<p></p> 887</li>
879<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong><br /> 888<dt><strong><a name="item_path_3a_path"><strong>path:</strong> <em>path</em></a></strong>
880</dt> 889
881<dd> 890<dd>
882Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files. 891<p>Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.</p>
883</dd> 892</dd>
884<p></p> 893</li>
885<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 894<dt><strong><a name="item_font_3a_fontlist"><strong>font:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
886</dt> 895
887<dd> 896<dd>
888Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 897<p>Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
889that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 898that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
890first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 899first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
891smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 900smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
892font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>. 901font list is always appended to it; option <strong>-fn</strong>.</p>
893</dd> 902</dd>
894<dd> 903<dd>
895<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 904<p>Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
896optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <em>xft</em>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p> 905optional prefix <code>x:</code> or a Xft font (Compile <em>xft</em>), prefixed with <code>xft:</code>.</p>
897</dd> 906</dd>
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931</dd> 940</dd>
932<dd> 941<dd>
933<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the 942<p>The last font is a useful catch-all font that supplies most of the
934remaining unicode characters.</p> 943remaining unicode characters.</p>
935</dd> 944</dd>
936<p></p> 945</li>
937<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 946<dt><strong><a name="item_boldfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
938</dt> 947
939<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 948<dt><strong><a name="item_italicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>italicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
940</dt> 949
941<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong><br /> 950<dt><strong><a name="item_bolditalicfont_3a_fontlist"><strong>boldItalicFont:</strong> <em>fontlist</em></a></strong>
942</dt> 951
943<dd> 952<dd>
944The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold 953<p>The font list to use for displaying <strong>bold</strong>, <em>italic</em> or <strong><em>bold
945italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively. 954italic</em> </strong>&gt; characters, respectively.</p>
946</dd> 955</dd>
947<dd> 956<dd>
948<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the 957<p>If specified and non-empty, then the syntax is the same as for the
949<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes 958<strong>font</strong>-resource, and the given font list will be used as is, which makes
950it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and 959it possible to substitute completely different font styles for bold and
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957</dd> 966</dd>
958<dd> 967<dd>
959<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal 968<p>If set, but empty, then this specific style is disabled and the normal
960text font will being used for the given style.</p> 969text font will being used for the given style.</p>
961</dd> 970</dd>
962<p></p> 971</li>
963<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 972<dt><strong><a name="item_intensitystyles_3a_boolean"><strong>intensityStyles:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
964</dt> 973
965<dd> 974<dd>
966When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>, 975<p>When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (<strong>True</strong>,
967option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 976option <strong>-is</strong>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
968intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>, 977intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (<strong>False</strong>,
969option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 978option <strong>+is</strong>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
970reachable. 979reachable.</p>
971</dd> 980</dd>
972<p></p> 981</li>
973<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 982<dt><strong><a name="item_selectstyle_3a_mode"><strong>selectstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
974</dt> 983
975<dd> 984<dd>
976Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which is 985<p>Set mouse selection style to <strong>old</strong> which is 2.20, <strong>oldword</strong> which is
977xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives 986xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives
978xterm style selection. 987xterm style selection.</p>
979</dd> 988</dd>
980<p></p> 989</li>
981<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 990<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollstyle_3a_mode"><strong>scrollstyle:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
982</dt> 991
983<dd> 992<dd>
984Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is 993<p>Set scrollbar style to <strong>rxvt</strong>, <strong>plain</strong>, <strong>next</strong> or <strong>xterm</strong>. <strong>plain</strong> is
985the author's favourite. 994the author's favourite.</p>
986</dd> 995</dd>
987<p></p> 996</li>
988<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 997<dt><strong><a name="item_title_3a_string"><strong>title:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
989</dt> 998
990<dd> 999<dd>
991Set window title string, the default title is the command-line 1000<p>Set window title string, the default title is the command-line
992specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application 1001specified after the <strong>-e</strong> option, if any, otherwise the application
993name; option <strong>-title</strong>. 1002name; option <strong>-title</strong>.</p>
994</dd> 1003</dd>
995<p></p> 1004</li>
996<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1005<dt><strong><a name="item_iconname_3a_string"><strong>iconName:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
997</dt> 1006
998<dd> 1007<dd>
999Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon 1008<p>Set the name used to label the window's icon or displayed in an icon
1000manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly 1009manager window, it also sets the window's title unless it is explicitly
1001set; option <strong>-n</strong>. 1010set; option <strong>-n</strong>.</p>
1002</dd> 1011</dd>
1003<p></p> 1012</li>
1004<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1013<dt><strong><a name="item_mapalert_3a_boolean"><strong>mapAlert:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1005</dt> 1014
1006<dd> 1015<dd>
1007<strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no 1016<p><strong>True</strong>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. <strong>False</strong>: no
1008de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 1017de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].</p>
1009</dd> 1018</dd>
1010<p></p> 1019</li>
1011<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1020<dt><strong><a name="item_visualbell_3a_boolean"><strong>visualBell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1012</dt> 1021
1013<dd> 1022<dd>
1014<strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>. 1023<p><strong>True</strong>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option <strong>-vb</strong>.
1015<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>. 1024<strong>False</strong>: no visual bell [default]; option <strong>+vb</strong>.</p>
1016</dd> 1025</dd>
1017<p></p> 1026</li>
1018<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1027<dt><strong><a name="item_loginshell_3a_boolean"><strong>loginShell:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1019</dt> 1028
1020<dd> 1029<dd>
1021<strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of 1030<p><strong>True</strong>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to <strong>argv[0]</strong> of
1022the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell 1031the shell; option <strong>-ls</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: start as a normal sub-shell
1023[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>. 1032[default]; option <strong>+ls</strong>.</p>
1024</dd> 1033</dd>
1025<p></p> 1034</li>
1026<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1035<dt><strong><a name="item_utmpinhibit_3a_boolean"><strong>utmpInhibit:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1027</dt> 1036
1028<dd> 1037<dd>
1029<strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>; 1038<p><strong>True</strong>: inhibit writing record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>;
1030option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong> 1039option <strong>-ut</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: write record into the system log file <strong>utmp</strong>
1031[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>. 1040[default]; option <strong>+ut</strong>.</p>
1032</dd> 1041</dd>
1033<p></p> 1042</li>
1034<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1043<dt><strong><a name="item_print_2dpipe_3a_string"><strong>print-pipe:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1035</dt> 1044
1036<dd> 1045<dd>
1037Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use 1046<p>Specify a command pipe for vt100 printer [default <em>lpr(1)</em>]. Use
1038<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or 1047<strong>Print</strong> to initiate a screen dump to the printer and <strong>Ctrl-Print</strong> or
1039<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well. 1048<strong>Shift-Print</strong> to include the scrollback as well.</p>
1040</dd> 1049</dd>
1041<dd> 1050<dd>
1042<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p> 1051<p>The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.</p>
1043</dd> 1052</dd>
1044<dd> 1053<dd>
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1048<pre> 1057<pre>
1049 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre> 1058 URxvt.print-pipe: cat &gt; $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)</pre>
1050</dd> 1059</dd>
1051<dd> 1060<dd>
1052<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 1061<p>This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
1053everytime you hit <code>Print</code>.</p> 1062every time you hit <code>Print</code>.</p>
1054</dd> 1063</dd>
1055<p></p> 1064</li>
1056<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1065<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1057</dt> 1066
1058<dd> 1067<dd>
1059<strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: 1068<p><strong>True</strong>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option <strong>-sb</strong>. <strong>False</strong>:
1060disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>. 1069disable the scrollbar; option <strong>+sb</strong>.</p>
1061</dd> 1070</dd>
1062<p></p> 1071</li>
1063<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1072<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_right_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_right:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1064</dt> 1073
1065<dd> 1074<dd>
1066<strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>. 1075<p><strong>True</strong>: place the scrollbar on the right of the window; option <strong>-sr</strong>.
1067<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>. 1076<strong>False</strong>: place the scrollbar on the left of the window; option <strong>+sr</strong>.</p>
1068</dd> 1077</dd>
1069<p></p> 1078</li>
1070<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1079<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_floating_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollBar_floating:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1071</dt> 1080
1072<dd> 1081<dd>
1073<strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>. 1082<p><strong>True</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar without a trough; option <strong>-st</strong>.
1074<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>. 1083<strong>False</strong>: display an rxvt scrollbar with a trough; option <strong>+st</strong>.</p>
1075</dd> 1084</dd>
1076<p></p> 1085</li>
1077<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong><br /> 1086<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollbar_align_3a_mode"><strong>scrollBar_align:</strong> <em>mode</em></a></strong>
1078</dt> 1087
1079<dd> 1088<dd>
1080Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar 1089<p>Align the <strong>top</strong>, <strong>bottom</strong> or <strong>centre</strong> [default] of the scrollbar
1081thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag. 1090thumb with the pointer on middle button press/drag.</p>
1082</dd> 1091</dd>
1083<p></p> 1092</li>
1084<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1093<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttyoutput_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyOutput:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1085</dt> 1094
1086<dd> 1095<dd>
1087<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>. 1096<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option <strong>-si</strong>.
1088<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option 1097<strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option
1089<strong>+si</strong>. 1098<strong>+si</strong>.</p>
1090</dd> 1099</dd>
1091<p></p> 1100</li>
1092<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1101<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollwithbuffer_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollWithBuffer:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1093</dt> 1102
1094<dd> 1103<dd>
1095<strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 1104<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
1096<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll 1105<strong>scrollTtyOutput</strong> is False); option <strong>-sw</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll
1097with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>. 1106with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option <strong>+sw</strong>.</p>
1098</dd> 1107</dd>
1099<p></p> 1108</li>
1100<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1109<dt><strong><a name="item_scrollttykeypress_3a_boolean"><strong>scrollTtyKeypress:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1101</dt> 1110
1102<dd> 1111<dd>
1103<strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 1112<p><strong>True</strong>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
1104are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 1113are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
1105are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to 1114are not passed onto the shell; option <strong>-sk</strong>. <strong>False</strong>: do not scroll to
1106bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>. 1115bottom when a non-special key is pressed; option <strong>+sk</strong>.</p>
1107</dd> 1116</dd>
1108<p></p> 1117</li>
1109<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1118<dt><strong><a name="item_savelines_3a_number"><strong>saveLines:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1110</dt> 1119
1111<dd> 1120<dd>
1112Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This 1121<p>Save <em>number</em> lines in the scrollback buffer [default 64]. This
1113resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>. 1122resource is limited on most machines to 65535; option <strong>-sl</strong>.</p>
1114</dd> 1123</dd>
1115<p></p> 1124</li>
1116<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1125<dt><strong><a name="item_internalborder_3a_number"><strong>internalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1117</dt> 1126
1118<dd> 1127<dd>
1119Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 1128<p>Internal border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1120option <strong>-b</strong>. 1129option <strong>-b</strong>.</p>
1121</dd> 1130</dd>
1122<p></p> 1131</li>
1123<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1132<dt><strong><a name="item_externalborder_3a_number"><strong>externalBorder:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1124</dt> 1133
1125<dd> 1134<dd>
1126External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100; 1135<p>External border of <em>number</em> pixels. This resource is limited to 100;
1127option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>. 1136option <strong>-w</strong>, <strong>-bw</strong>, <strong>-borderwidth</strong>.</p>
1128</dd> 1137</dd>
1129<p></p> 1138</li>
1130<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1139<dt><strong><a name="item_borderless_3a_boolean"><strong>borderLess:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1131</dt> 1140
1132<dd> 1141<dd>
1133Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 1142<p>Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the
1134WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>. 1143WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option <strong>-bl</strong>.</p>
1135</dd> 1144</dd>
1136<p></p> 1145</li>
1137<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1146<dt><strong><a name="item_skipbuiltinglyphs_3a_boolean"><strong>skipBuiltinGlyphs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1138</dt> 1147
1139<dd> 1148<dd>
1140Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 1149<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
1141drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 1150drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
1142this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs; 1151this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
1143option <strong>-sbg</strong>. 1152option <strong>-sbg</strong>.</p>
1144</dd> 1153</dd>
1145<p></p> 1154</li>
1146<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong><br /> 1155<dt><strong><a name="item_termname_3a_termname"><strong>termName:</strong> <em>termname</em></a></strong>
1147</dt> 1156
1148<dd> 1157<dd>
1149Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment 1158<p>Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the <strong>TERM</strong> environment
1150variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>. 1159variable; option <strong>-tn</strong>.</p>
1151</dd> 1160</dd>
1152<p></p> 1161</li>
1153<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1162<dt><strong><a name="item_linespace_3a_number"><strong>linespace:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1154</dt> 1163
1155<dd> 1164<dd>
1156Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 1165<p>Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
1157the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>. 1166the display [default 0]; option <strong>-lsp</strong>.</p>
1158</dd> 1167</dd>
1159<p></p> 1168</li>
1160<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1169<dt><strong><a name="item_meta8_3a_boolean"><strong>meta8:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1161</dt> 1170
1162<dd> 1171<dd>
1163<strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>: 1172<p><strong>True</strong>: handle Meta (Alt) + keypress to set the 8th bit. <strong>False</strong>:
1164handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default]. 1173handle Meta (Alt) + keypress as an escape prefix [default].</p>
1165</dd> 1174</dd>
1166<p></p> 1175</li>
1167<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1176<dt><strong><a name="item_mousewheelscrollpage_3a_boolean"><strong>mouseWheelScrollPage:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1168</dt> 1177
1169<dd> 1178<dd>
1170<strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel 1179<p><strong>True</strong>: the mouse wheel scrolls a page full. <strong>False</strong>: the mouse wheel
1171scrolls five lines [default]. 1180scrolls five lines [default].</p>
1172</dd> 1181</dd>
1173<p></p> 1182</li>
1174<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1183<dt><strong><a name="item_pastabletabs_3a_boolean"><strong>pastableTabs:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1175</dt> 1184
1176<dd> 1185<dd>
1177<strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor 1186<p><strong>True</strong>: store tabs as wide characters. <strong>False</strong>: interpret tabs as cursor
1178movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>. 1187movement only; option <code>-ptab</code>.</p>
1179</dd> 1188</dd>
1180<p></p> 1189</li>
1181<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1190<dt><strong><a name="item_cursorblink_3a_boolean"><strong>cursorBlink:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1182</dt> 1191
1183<dd> 1192<dd>
1184<strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default]; 1193<p><strong>True</strong>: blink the cursor. <strong>False</strong>: do not blink the cursor [default];
1185option <strong>-bc</strong>. 1194option <strong>-bc</strong>.</p>
1186</dd> 1195</dd>
1187<p></p> 1196</li>
1188<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1197<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblank_3a_boolean"><strong>pointerBlank:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1189</dt> 1198
1190<dd> 1199<dd>
1191<strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number 1200<p><strong>True</strong>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number
1192of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible 1201of seconds of inactivity. <strong>False</strong>: the pointer is always visible
1193[default]. 1202[default].</p>
1194</dd> 1203</dd>
1195<p></p> 1204</li>
1196<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 1205<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1197</dt> 1206
1198<dd> 1207<dd>
1199Mouse pointer foreground colour. 1208<p>Mouse pointer foreground colour.</p>
1200</dd> 1209</dd>
1201<p></p> 1210</li>
1202<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong><br /> 1211<dt><strong><a name="item_pointercolor2_3a_colour"><strong>pointerColor2:</strong> <em>colour</em></a></strong>
1203</dt> 1212
1204<dd> 1213<dd>
1205Mouse pointer background colour. 1214<p>Mouse pointer background colour.</p>
1206</dd> 1215</dd>
1207<p></p> 1216</li>
1208<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong><br /> 1217<dt><strong><a name="item_pointerblankdelay_3a_number"><strong>pointerBlankDelay:</strong> <em>number</em></a></strong>
1209</dt> 1218
1210<dd> 1219<dd>
1211Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a 1220<p>Specifies number of seconds before blanking the pointer [default 2]. Use a
1212large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout. 1221large number (e.g. <code>987654321</code>) to effectively disable the timeout.</p>
1213</dd> 1222</dd>
1214<p></p> 1223</li>
1215<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1224<dt><strong><a name="item_backspacekey_3a_string"><strong>backspacekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1216</dt> 1225
1217<dd> 1226<dd>
1218The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong> 1227<p>The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to <strong>DEC</strong>
1219or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong> 1228or unset it will send <strong>Delete</strong> (code 127) or, if shifted, <strong>Backspace</strong>
1220(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode 1229(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode
1221escape sequence. 1230escape sequence.</p>
1222</dd> 1231</dd>
1223<p></p> 1232</li>
1224<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1233<dt><strong><a name="item_deletekey_3a_string"><strong>deletekey:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1225</dt> 1234
1226<dd> 1235<dd>
1227The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is 1236<p>The string to send when the delete key (not the keypad delete key) is
1228pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 1237pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
1229with the <strong>Execute</strong> key. 1238with the <strong>Execute</strong> key.</p>
1230</dd> 1239</dd>
1231<p></p> 1240</li>
1232<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1241<dt><strong><a name="item_cutchars_3a_string"><strong>cutchars:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1233</dt> 1242
1234<dd> 1243<dd>
1235The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection 1244<p>The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
1236(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given). 1245(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).</p>
1237</dd> 1246</dd>
1238<dd> 1247<dd>
1239<p>When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see 1248<p>When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see
1240the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these characters 1249the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage), a suitable regex using these characters
1241will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be 1250will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be
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1246be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p> 1255be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:</p>
1247</dd> 1256</dd>
1248<dd> 1257<dd>
1249<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p> 1258<p><strong>BACKSLASH ```'&amp;()*,;&lt;=</strong>?@[]{|} &gt;&gt;</p>
1250</dd> 1259</dd>
1251<p></p> 1260</li>
1252<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong><br /> 1261<dt><strong><a name="item_preedittype_3a_style"><strong>preeditType:</strong> <em>style</em></a></strong>
1253</dt> 1262
1254<dd> 1263<dd>
1255<strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>. 1264<p><strong>OverTheSpot</strong>, <strong>OffTheSpot</strong>, <strong>Root</strong>; option <strong>-pt</strong>.</p>
1256</dd> 1265</dd>
1257<p></p> 1266</li>
1258<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 1267<dt><strong><a name="item_inputmethod_3a_name"><strong>inputMethod:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1259</dt> 1268
1260<dd> 1269<dd>
1261<em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>. 1270<p><em>name</em> of inputMethod to use; option <strong>-im</strong>.</p>
1262</dd> 1271</dd>
1263<p></p> 1272</li>
1264<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong><br /> 1273<dt><strong><a name="item_imlocale_3a_name"><strong>imLocale:</strong> <em>name</em></a></strong>
1265</dt> 1274
1266<dd> 1275<dd>
1267The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g. 1276<p>The locale to use for opening the IM. You can use an <code>LC_CTYPE</code> of e.g.
1268<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the 1277<code>de_DE.UTF-8</code> for normal text processing but <code>ja_JP.EUC-JP</code> for the
1269input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in 1278input extension to be able to input japanese characters while staying in
1270another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>. 1279another locale; option <strong>-imlocale</strong>.</p>
1271</dd> 1280</dd>
1272<p></p> 1281</li>
1273<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong><br /> 1282<dt><strong><a name="item_imfont_3a_fontset"><strong>imFont:</strong> <em>fontset</em></a></strong>
1274</dt> 1283
1275<dd> 1284<dd>
1276Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or 1285<p>Specify the font-set used for XIM styles <code>OverTheSpot</code> or
1277<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated 1286<code>OffTheSpot</code>. It must be a standard X font set (XLFD patterns separated
1278by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used 1287by commas), i.e. it's not in the same format as the other font lists used
1279in rxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found 1288in rxvt. The default will be set-up to chose *any* suitable found
1280found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font. 1289found, preferably one or two pixels differing in size to the base font.
1281option <strong>-imfont</strong>. 1290option <strong>-imfont</strong>.</p>
1282</dd> 1291</dd>
1283<p></p> 1292</li>
1284<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1293<dt><strong><a name="item_tripleclickwords_3a_boolean"><strong>tripleclickwords:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1285</dt> 1294
1286<dd> 1295<dd>
1287Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 1296<p>Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
1288button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to 1297button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
1289the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>. 1298the end of the logical line only; option <strong>-tcw</strong>.</p>
1290</dd> 1299</dd>
1291<p></p> 1300</li>
1292<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1301<dt><strong><a name="item_insecure_3a_boolean"><strong>insecure:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1293</dt> 1302
1294<dd> 1303<dd>
1295Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that 1304<p>Enables ``insecure'' mode. Rxvt-unicode offers some escape sequences that
1296echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be 1305echo arbitrary strings like the icon name or the locale. This could be
1297abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether 1306abused if somebody gets 8-bit-clean access to your display, whether
1298through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through 1307through a mail client displaying mail bodies unfiltered or through
1299<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by 1308<code>write(1)</code> or any other means. Therefore, these sequences are disabled by
1300default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 1309default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
1301sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 1310sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).</p>
1302</dd> 1311</dd>
1303<dd> 1312<dd>
1304<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 1313<p>You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
1305<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 1314<strong>-insecure</strong> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
1306locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p> 1315locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.</p>
1307</dd> 1316</dd>
1308<p></p> 1317</li>
1309<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong><br /> 1318<dt><strong><a name="item_modifier_3a_modifier"><strong>modifier:</strong> <em>modifier</em></a></strong>
1310</dt> 1319
1311<dd> 1320<dd>
1312Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>, 1321<p>Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: <strong>alt</strong>, <strong>meta</strong>,
1313<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option 1322<strong>hyper</strong>, <strong>super</strong>, <strong>mod1</strong>, <strong>mod2</strong>, <strong>mod3</strong>, <strong>mod4</strong>, <strong>mod5</strong>; option
1314<strong>-mod</strong>. 1323<strong>-mod</strong>.</p>
1315</dd> 1324</dd>
1316<p></p> 1325</li>
1317<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1326<dt><strong><a name="item_answerbackstring_3a_string"><strong>answerbackString:</strong> <em>string</em></a></strong>
1318</dt> 1327
1319<dd> 1328<dd>
1320Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 1329<p>Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
1321character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 1330character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
1322in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following. 1331in the entry on <strong>keysym</strong> following.</p>
1323</dd> 1332</dd>
1324<p></p> 1333</li>
1325<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1334<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscreen_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScreen:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1326</dt> 1335
1327<dd> 1336<dd>
1328Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 1337<p>Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).</p>
1329</dd> 1338</dd>
1330<p></p> 1339</li>
1331<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1340<dt><strong><a name="item_secondaryscroll_3a_boolean"><strong>secondaryScroll:</strong> <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1332</dt> 1341
1333<dd> 1342<dd>
1334Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1343<p>Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this
1335option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1344option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
1336scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1345scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
1337instead scroll the screen up. 1346instead scroll the screen up.</p>
1338</dd> 1347</dd>
1339<p></p> 1348</li>
1340<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1349<dt><strong><a name="item_hold_3a_boolean"><strong>hold</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1341</dt> 1350
1342<dd> 1351<dd>
1343Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt 1352<p>Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, rxvt
1344will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1353will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
1345it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1354it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
1346user. 1355user.</p>
1347</dd> 1356</dd>
1348<p></p> 1357</li>
1349<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1358<dt><strong><a name="item_keysym_2esym_3a_string"><strong>keysym.</strong><em>sym</em>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1350</dt> 1359
1351<dd> 1360<dd>
1352Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The 1361<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Associate <em>string</em> with keysym <em>sym</em>. The
1353intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted. 1362intervening resource name <strong>keysym.</strong> cannot be omitted.</p>
1354</dd> 1363</dd>
1355<dd> 1364<dd>
1356<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be 1365<p>The format of <em>sym</em> is ``<em>(modifiers-)key</em>'', where <em>modifiers</em> can be
1357any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>, 1366any combination of <strong>ISOLevel3</strong>, <strong>AppKeypad</strong>, <strong>Control</strong>, <strong>NumLock</strong>,
1358<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>, 1367<strong>Shift</strong>, <strong>Meta</strong>, <strong>Lock</strong>, <strong>Mod1</strong>, <strong>Mod2</strong>, <strong>Mod3</strong>, <strong>Mod4</strong>, <strong>Mod5</strong>,
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1375<dd> 1384<dd>
1376<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace, 1385<p><em>string</em> may contain escape values (<code>\a</code>: bell, <code>\b</code>: backspace,
1377<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab, 1386<code>\e</code>, <code>\E</code>: escape, <code>\n</code>: newline, <code>\r</code>: carriage return, <code>\t</code>: tab,
1378<code>\000</code>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (<code>^?</code>: delete, 1387<code>\000</code>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (<code>^?</code>: delete,
1379<code>^@</code>: null, <code>^A</code> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it 1388<code>^@</code>: null, <code>^A</code> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1380can start or end with whitespace.</p> 1389can start or end with whitespace. <strong>This feature is deprecated and will
1390be removed</strong>.</p>
1381</dd> 1391</dd>
1382<dd> 1392<dd>
1383<p>Please note that you need to double the <code>\</code> in resource files, as 1393<p>Please note that you need to double the <code>\</code> in resource files, as
1384Xlib itself does it's own de-escaping (you can use <code>\033</code> instead of 1394Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use <code>\033</code> instead of
1385<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own 1395<code>\e</code> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and rxvt's own
1386processing).</p> 1396processing).</p>
1387</dd> 1397</dd>
1388<dd> 1398<dd>
1389<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em> 1399<p>You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a <em>string</em>
1390with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimeter `/' 1400with pattern <strong>list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX</strong>, where the delimiter `/'
1391should be a character not used by the strings.</p> 1401should be a character not used by the strings.</p>
1392</dd> 1402</dd>
1393<dd> 1403<dd>
1394<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p> 1404<p>Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:</p>
1395</dd> 1405</dd>
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1467<dd> 1477<dd>
1468<pre> 1478<pre>
1469 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1479 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1470 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre> 1480 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t</pre>
1471</dd> 1481</dd>
1472<p></p> 1482</li>
1473<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1483<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_2dcommon_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext-common</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1474</dt> 1484
1475<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1485<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dext_3a_string"><strong>perl-ext</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1476</dt> 1486
1477<dd> 1487<dd>
1478Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to 1488<p>Comma-separated <code>list(s)</code> of perl extension scripts (default: <code>default</code>) to
1479use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>. 1489use in this terminal instance; option <strong>-pe</strong>.</p>
1480</dd> 1490</dd>
1481<dd> 1491<dd>
1482<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using 1492<p>Extension names can be prefixed with a <code>-</code> sign to prohibit using
1483them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded 1493them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1484by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For 1494by default, or specified via the <code>perl-ext-common</code> resource. For
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1486<code>selection</code>.</p> 1496<code>selection</code>.</p>
1487</dd> 1497</dd>
1488<dd> 1498<dd>
1489<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets 1499<p>Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1490(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for 1500(e.g. <code>searchable-scrollback&lt;M-s&gt;</code>, which binds the hotkey for
1491searchable scorllback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension 1501searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1492multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to 1502multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1493the extension.</p> 1503the extension.</p>
1494</dd> 1504</dd>
1495<dd> 1505<dd>
1496<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if 1506<p>Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
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1500<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl 1510<p>If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1501interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that 1511interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1502<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to 1512<strong>perl-ext-common</strong> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1503all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p> 1513all instances, while <strong>perl-ext</strong> is used for specific instances.</p>
1504</dd> 1514</dd>
1505<p></p> 1515</li>
1506<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1516<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2deval_3a_string"><strong>perl-eval</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1507</dt> 1517
1508<dd> 1518<dd>
1509Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See 1519<p>Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1510the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource 1520the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1511will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1521will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1512</dd> 1522</dd>
1513<p></p> 1523</li>
1514<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong><br /> 1524<dt><strong><a name="item_perl_2dlib_3a_path"><strong>perl-lib</strong>: <em>path</em></a></strong>
1515</dt> 1525
1516<dd> 1526<dd>
1517Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1527<p>Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1518scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource, 1528scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the <code>perl</code> resource,
1519rxvt will first look in these directories and then in 1529rxvt will first look in these directories and then in
1520<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource 1530<em>/opt/rxvt/lib/urxvt/perl/</em>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1521will be ignored when running setuid/setgid. 1531will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.</p>
1522</dd> 1532</dd>
1523<dd> 1533<dd>
1524<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p> 1534<p>See the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage.</p>
1525</dd> 1535</dd>
1526<p></p> 1536</li>
1527<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2epattern_2didx_3a_perl_2dregex"><strong>selection.pattern-<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-regex</em></a></strong><br /> 1537<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2epattern_2didx_3a_perl_2dregex"><strong>selection.pattern-<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-regex</em></a></strong>
1528</dt> 1538
1529<dd> 1539<dd>
1530Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for 1540<p>Additional selection patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage for
1531details. 1541details.</p>
1532</dd> 1542</dd>
1533<p></p> 1543</li>
1534<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2dautotransform_2eidx_3a_perl_2dtransfor"><strong>selection-autotransform.<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-transform</em></a></strong><br /> 1544<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_2dautotransform_2eidx_3a_perl_2dtransfor"><strong>selection-autotransform.<em>idx</em> </strong>&gt;: <em>perl-transform</em></a></strong>
1535</dt> 1545
1536<dd> 1546<dd>
1537Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage 1547<p>Selection auto-transform patterns, see the <code>rxvtperl(3)</code> manpage
1538for details. 1548for details.</p>
1539</dd> 1549</dd>
1540<p></p> 1550</li>
1541<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong><br /> 1551<dt><strong><a name="item_searchable_2dscrollback_3a_keysym"><strong>searchable-scrollback:</strong> <em>keysym</em></a></strong>
1542</dt> 1552
1543<dd> 1553<dd>
1544Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search 1554<p>Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1545(default: <code>M-s</code>). 1555(default: <code>M-s</code>).</p>
1546</dd> 1556</dd>
1547<p></p> 1557</li>
1548<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong><br /> 1558<dt><strong><a name="item_urllauncher_3a_string"><strong>urlLauncher</strong>: <em>string</em></a></strong>
1549</dt> 1559
1550<dd> 1560<dd>
1551Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the 1561<p>Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1552<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>mark-urls</code> perl extensions. 1562<code>selection-popup</code> and <code>mark-urls</code> perl extensions.</p>
1553</dd> 1563</dd>
1554<p></p> 1564</li>
1555<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong><br /> 1565<dt><strong><a name="item_transient_2dfor_3a_windowid"><strong>transient-for</strong>: <em>windowid</em></a></strong>
1556</dt> 1566
1557<dd> 1567<dd>
1558Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id. 1568<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.</p>
1559</dd> 1569</dd>
1560<p></p> 1570</li>
1561<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong><br /> 1571<dt><strong><a name="item_override_2dredirect_3a_boolean"><strong>override-redirect</strong>: <em>boolean</em></a></strong>
1562</dt> 1572
1563<dd> 1573<dd>
1564Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making 1574<p>Compile <em>frills</em>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1565it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>. 1575it almost invisible to window managers; option <strong>-override-redirect</strong>.</p>
1576</dd>
1577</li>
1566</dd> 1578</dl>
1567<p></p></dl>
1568<p> 1579<p>
1569</p> 1580</p>
1570<hr /> 1581<hr />
1571<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1> 1582<h1><a name="the_scrollbar">THE SCROLLBAR</a></h1>
1572<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window 1583<p>Lines of text that scroll off the top of the <strong>rxvt</strong> window
… …
1595<hr /> 1606<hr />
1596<h1><a name="text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></h1> 1607<h1><a name="text_selection_and_insertion">TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION</a></h1>
1597<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1608<p>The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to
1598<em>xterm</em>(1).</p> 1609<em>xterm</em>(1).</p>
1599<dl> 1610<dl>
1600<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_3a"><strong>Selection</strong>:</a></strong><br /> 1611<dt><strong><a name="item_selection_3a"><strong>Selection</strong>:</a></strong>
1601</dt> 1612
1602<dd> 1613<dd>
1603Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1614<p>Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1604and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1615and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1605to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1616to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1606(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1617(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1607<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>. 1618<strong>tripleclickwords</strong>.</p>
1608</dd> 1619</dd>
1609<dd> 1620<dd>
1610<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys) 1621<p>Starting a selection while pressing the <strong>Meta</strong> key (or <strong>Meta+Ctrl</strong> keys)
1611(Compile: <em>frills</em>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1622(Compile: <em>frills</em>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1612normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1623normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1613selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1624selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1614the selection.</p> 1625the selection.</p>
1615</dd> 1626</dd>
1616<p></p> 1627</li>
1617<dt><strong><a name="item_insertion_3a"><strong>Insertion</strong>:</a></strong><br /> 1628<dt><strong><a name="item_insertion_3a"><strong>Insertion</strong>:</a></strong>
1618</dt> 1629
1619<dd> 1630<dd>
1620Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong> 1631<p>Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an <strong>rxvt</strong>
1621window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the 1632window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1622Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1633Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.</p>
1623</dd> 1634</dd>
1624<dd> 1635<dd>
1625<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be 1636<p>Pressing <strong>Shift-Insert</strong> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1626inserted too.</p> 1637inserted too.</p>
1627</dd> 1638</dd>
1628<p></p></dl> 1639</li>
1640</dl>
1629<p> 1641<p>
1630</p> 1642</p>
1631<hr /> 1643<hr />
1632<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1> 1644<h1><a name="changing_fonts">CHANGING FONTS</a></h1>
1633<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1645<p>Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
… …
1648and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1660and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1649first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1661first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1650<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1662<code>--enable-frills</code>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1651with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p> 1663with <code>--enable-iso14755</code>.</p>
1652<ul> 1664<ul>
1653<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong><br /> 1665<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e1_3a_basic_method">5.1: Basic method</a></strong>
1654</li> 1666
1655This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode. 1667<p>This allows you to enter unicode characters using their hexcode.</p>
1656<p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter 1668<p>Start by pressing and holding both <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, then enter
1657hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will 1669hex-digits (between one and six). Releasing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> will
1658commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down 1670commit the character as if it were typed directly. While holding down
1659<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing 1671<code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> you can also enter multiple characters by pressing
1660<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new 1672<code>Space</code>, which will commit the current character and lets you start a new
… …
1662<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail 1674<p>As an example of use, imagine a business card with a japanese e-mail
1663address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail 1675address, which you cannot type. Fortunately, the card has the e-mail
1664address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily 1676address printed as hexcodes, e.g. <code>671d 65e5</code>. You can enter this easily
1665by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>, 1677by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>, followed by <code>6-7-1-D-SPACE-6-5-E-5</code>,
1666followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p> 1678followed by releasing the modifier keys.</p>
1667<p></p> 1679</li>
1668<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong><br /> 1680<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e2_3a_keyboard_symbols_entry_method">5.2: Keyboard symbols entry method</a></strong>
1669</li> 1681
1670This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1682<p>This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1671your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1683your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.</p>
1672<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing 1684<p>Start by pressing <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then releasing
1673them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1685them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1674invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1686invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1675keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1687keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1676released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for 1688released, otherwise pressing e.g. <code>Shift</code> would enter the symbol for
1677<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1689<code>ISO Level 2 Switch</code>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1678reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p> 1690reverse tab (Shift-Tab).</p>
1679<p></p> 1691</li>
1680<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong><br /> 1692<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e3_3a_screen_2dselection_entry_method">5.3: Screen-selection entry method</a></strong>
1681</li> 1693
1682While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection 1694<p>While this is implemented already (it's basically the selection
1683mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map. 1695mechanism), it could be extended by displaying a unicode character map.</p>
1684<p></p> 1696</li>
1685<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e4_3a_feedback_method_for_identifying_displayed">5.4: Feedback method for identifying displayed characters for later input</a></strong><br /> 1697<li><strong><a name="item_5_2e4_3a_feedback_method_for_identifying_displayed">5.4: Feedback method for identifying displayed characters for later input</a></strong>
1686</li> 1698
1687This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with 1699<p>This method lets you display the unicode character code associated with
1688characters already displayed. 1700characters already displayed.</p>
1689<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then 1701<p>You enter this mode by holding down <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code> together, then
1690pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode 1702pressing and holding the left mouse button and moving around. The unicode
1691hex <code>code(s)</code> (it might be a combining character) of the character under the 1703hex <code>code(s)</code> (it might be a combining character) of the character under the
1692pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p> 1704pointer is displayed until you release <code>Control</code> and <code>Shift</code>.</p>
1693<p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this 1705<p>In addition to the hex codes it will display the font used to draw this
1694character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with 1706character - due to implementation reasons, characters combined with
1695combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will 1707combining characters, line drawing characters and unknown characters will
1696always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p> 1708always be drawn using the built-in support font.</p>
1697<p></p></ul> 1709</li>
1710</ul>
1698<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to 1711<p>With respect to conformance, rxvt-unicode is supposed to be compliant to
1699both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p> 1712both scenario A and B of ISO 14755, including part 5.2.</p>
1700<p> 1713<p>
1701</p> 1714</p>
1702<hr /> 1715<hr />
… …
1734<tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr> 1747<tr><td>background</td><td></td><td>= White</td></tr>
1735</table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>, 1748</table><p>It is also possible to specify the colour values of <strong>foreground</strong>,
1736<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as 1749<strong>background</strong>, <strong>cursorColor</strong>, <strong>cursorColor2</strong>, <strong>colorBD</strong>, <strong>colorUL</strong> as
1737a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1750a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1738color0-color15.</p> 1751color0-color15.</p>
1739<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get 1752<p>In addition to the colours defined above, rxvt offers an
1740their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code> 1753additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1741(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component), <code>#ARGB</code>, <code>#AARRGGBB</code> 1754consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. <em>index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
1742and <code>#AAAARRRRGGGGBBBB</code> colour specifications, in addition to the ones 175516</em>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).</p>
1743provided by X, where the additional A component specifies alpha (opacity) 1756<p>Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1744values (0 is completely transparent and the maximum is opaque). You 1757the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1745probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that your 1758be changed via command sequences (``escape codes'').</p>
1746X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting ARGB
1747visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p>
1748<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1749the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p>
1750<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by 1759<p>Note that <strong>-rv</strong> (<strong>``reverseVideo: True''</strong>) simulates reverse video by
1751always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1760always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1752<em>xterm</em>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1761<em>xterm</em>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1753been specified. For example,</p> 1762been specified. For example,</p>
1754<dl> 1763<dl>
1755<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong><br /> 1764<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt__2dfg_black__2dbg_white__2drv"><strong>rxvt -fg Black -bg White -rv</strong></a></strong>
1756</dt> 1765
1757<dd> 1766<dd>
1758would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black 1767<p>would yield White on Black, while on <em>xterm</em>(1) it would yield Black
1759on White. 1768on White.</p>
1769</dd>
1770</li>
1760</dd> 1771</dl>
1761<p></p></dl> 1772<p>
1773</p>
1774<h2><a name="alpha_channel_support">ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT</a></h2>
1775<p>If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1776their act together, rxvt-unicode will support <code>rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa</code>
1777(recommended, but <strong>MUST</strong> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1778in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1779specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of <code>0</code> is completely
1780transparent). You can also prefix any color with <code>[a]</code>, where <code>a</code> is on
1781to four hex digits specifiying the opacity value.</p>
1782<p>You probably need to specify <strong>``-depth 32''</strong>, too, and have the luck that
1783your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1784ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.</p>
1785<p>For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1786background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:</p>
1787<pre>
1788 rxvt -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/2222 -fg &quot;[e]pink&quot;</pre>
1789<p><em>Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1790the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!</em></p>
1762<p> 1791<p>
1763</p> 1792</p>
1764<hr /> 1793<hr />
1765<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1> 1794<h1><a name="environment">ENVIRONMENT</a></h1>
1766<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p> 1795<p><strong>rxvt</strong> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:</p>
1767<dl> 1796<dl>
1768<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong><br /> 1797<dt><strong><a name="item_term"><strong>TERM</strong></a></strong>
1769</dt> 1798
1770<dd> 1799<dd>
1771Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1800<p>Normally set to <code>rxvt-unicode</code>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1772resources or on the commandline. 1801resources or on the command line.</p>
1773</dd> 1802</dd>
1774<p></p> 1803</li>
1775<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong><br /> 1804<dt><strong><a name="item_colorterm"><strong>COLORTERM</strong></a></strong>
1776</dt> 1805
1777<dd> 1806<dd>
1778Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on wether rxvt was 1807<p>Either <code>rxvt</code>, <code>rxvt-xpm</code>, depending on whether rxvt was
1779compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1808compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension
1780<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1809<code>-mono</code> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.</p>
1781</dd> 1810</dd>
1782<p></p> 1811</li>
1783<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong><br /> 1812<dt><strong><a name="item_colorfgbg"><strong>COLORFGBG</strong></a></strong>
1784</dt> 1813
1785<dd> 1814<dd>
1786Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is 1815<p>Set to a string of the form <code>fg;bg</code> or <code>fg;xpm;bg</code>, where <code>fg</code> is
1787the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string 1816the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string
1788<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be 1817<code>default</code> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be
1789used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the 1818used), <code>bg</code> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the
1790string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if rxvt 1819string <code>default</code>), and <code>xpm</code> is the string <code>default</code> if rxvt
1791was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code> and <code>slang</code> can 1820was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like <code>ncurses</code> and <code>slang</code> can
1792(and do) use this information to optimize screen output. 1821(and do) use this information to optimize screen output.</p>
1793</dd> 1822</dd>
1794<p></p> 1823</li>
1795<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong><br /> 1824<dt><strong><a name="item_windowid"><strong>WINDOWID</strong></a></strong>
1796</dt> 1825
1797<dd> 1826<dd>
1798Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel 1827<p>Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the rxvt window (the toplevel
1799window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1828window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1800window and so on). 1829window and so on).</p>
1801</dd> 1830</dd>
1802<p></p> 1831</li>
1803<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong><br /> 1832<dt><strong><a name="item_terminfo"><strong>TERMINFO</strong></a></strong>
1804</dt> 1833
1805<dd> 1834<dd>
1806Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with 1835<p>Set to the terminfo directory iff rxvt was configured with
1807<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>. 1836<code>--with-terminfo=PATH</code>.</p>
1808</dd> 1837</dd>
1809<p></p> 1838</li>
1810<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong><br /> 1839<dt><strong><a name="item_display"><strong>DISPLAY</strong></a></strong>
1811</dt> 1840
1812<dd> 1841<dd>
1813Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct 1842<p>Used by rxvt to connect to the display and set to the correct
1814display in it's child processes. 1843display in its child processes.</p>
1815</dd> 1844</dd>
1816<p></p> 1845</li>
1817<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong><br /> 1846<dt><strong><a name="item_shell"><strong>SHELL</strong></a></strong>
1818</dt> 1847
1819<dd> 1848<dd>
1820The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>. 1849<p>The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to <code>/bin/sh</code>.</p>
1821</dd> 1850</dd>
1822<p></p> 1851</li>
1823<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong><br /> 1852<dt><strong><a name="item_rxvt_socket"><strong>RXVT_SOCKET</strong></a></strong>
1824</dt> 1853
1825<dd> 1854<dd>
1826The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and 1855<p>The unix domain socket path used by <code>rxvtc(1)</code> and
1827rxvtd(1). 1856rxvtd(1).</p>
1828</dd> 1857</dd>
1829<dd> 1858<dd>
1830<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p> 1859<p>Default <em>$HOME/.rxvt-unicode-<em>&lt;nodename </em></em> &gt;&gt;&gt;.</p>
1831</dd> 1860</dd>
1832<p></p> 1861</li>
1833<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong><br /> 1862<dt><strong><a name="item_home"><strong>HOME</strong></a></strong>
1834</dt> 1863
1835<dd> 1864<dd>
1836Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for 1865<p>Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for
1837daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as 1866daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as
1838<code>.Xdefaults</code>) 1867<code>.Xdefaults</code>)</p>
1839</dd> 1868</dd>
1840<p></p> 1869</li>
1841<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong><br /> 1870<dt><strong><a name="item_xapplresdir"><strong>XAPPLRESDIR</strong></a></strong>
1842</dt> 1871
1843<dd> 1872<dd>
1844Directory where various X resource files are being located. 1873<p>Directory where various X resource files are being located.</p>
1845</dd> 1874</dd>
1846<p></p> 1875</li>
1847<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong><br /> 1876<dt><strong><a name="item_xenvironment"><strong>XENVIRONMENT</strong></a></strong>
1848</dt> 1877
1849<dd> 1878<dd>
1850If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by 1879<p>If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by
1851rxvt. 1880rxvt.</p>
1881</dd>
1882</li>
1852</dd> 1883</dl>
1853<p></p></dl>
1854<p> 1884<p>
1855</p> 1885</p>
1856<hr /> 1886<hr />
1857<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1> 1887<h1><a name="files">FILES</a></h1>
1858<dl> 1888<dl>
1859<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong><br /> 1889<dt><strong><a name="item__2fusr_2flib_2fx11_2frgb_2etxt"><strong>/usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt</strong></a></strong>
1860</dt> 1890
1861<dd>
1862Color names.
1863</dd> 1891<dd>
1864<p></p></dl> 1892<p>Color names.</p>
1893</dd>
1894</li>
1895</dl>
1865<p> 1896<p>
1866</p> 1897</p>
1867<hr /> 1898<hr />
1868<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1> 1899<h1><a name="see_also">SEE ALSO</a></h1>
1869<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), <code>utmp(5)</code></p> 1900<p>rxvt(7), rxvtc(1), rxvtd(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), <code>utmp(5)</code></p>
1870<p> 1901<p>
1871</p> 1902</p>
1872<hr /> 1903<hr />
1873<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1> 1904<h1><a name="current_project_coordinator">CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR</a></h1>
1874<dl> 1905<dl>
1875<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong><br /> 1906<dt><strong><a name="item_project_coordinator">Project Coordinator</a></strong>
1876</dt> 1907
1877<dd> 1908<dd>
1878Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt; 1909<p>Marc A. Lehmann <em><a href="mailto:<rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de"><rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de</a></em>&gt;</p>
1879</dd>
1880<dd> 1910</dd>
1911<dd>
1881<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode">http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode</a></p> 1912<p><a href="http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html">http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html</a></p>
1913</dd>
1914</li>
1882</dd> 1915</dl>
1883<p></p></dl>
1884<p> 1916<p>
1885</p> 1917</p>
1886<hr /> 1918<hr />
1887<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1> 1919<h1><a name="authors">AUTHORS</a></h1>
1888<dl> 1920<dl>
1889<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong><br /> 1921<dt><strong><a name="item_john_bovey">John Bovey</a></strong>
1890</dt> 1922
1891<dd> 1923<dd>
1892University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt. 1924<p>University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.</p>
1893</dd> 1925</dd>
1894<p></p> 1926</li>
1895<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 /> 1927<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>
1896</dt> 1928
1897<dd> 1929<dd>
1898very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt 1930<p>very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt</p>
1899</dd> 1931</dd>
1900<p></p> 1932</li>
1901<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 /> 1933<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>
1902</dt> 1934
1903<dd> 1935<dd>
1904wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code) 1936<p>wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)</p>
1905</dd> 1937</dd>
1906<p></p> 1938</li>
1907<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 /> 1939<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>
1908</dt> 1940
1909<dd> 1941<dd>
1910Wrote the menu system. 1942<p>Wrote the menu system.</p>
1911</dd> 1943</dd>
1912<dd> 1944<dd>
1913<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p> 1945<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)</p>
1914</dd> 1946</dd>
1915<p></p> 1947</li>
1916<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 /> 1948<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>
1917</dt> 1949
1918<dd> 1950<dd>
1919Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1951<p>Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)</p>
1920</dd> 1952</dd>
1921<p></p> 1953</li>
1922<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 /> 1954<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>
1923</dt> 1955
1924<dd> 1956<dd>
1925Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. 1957<p>Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1926 1958</p>
1927</dd> 1959</dd>
1928<dd> 1960<dd>
1929<pre> 1961<pre>
1930 1962
1931Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre> 1963Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)</pre>
1932</dd> 1964</dd>
1933<p></p> 1965</li>
1934<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 /> 1966<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>
1935</dt> 1967
1936<dd> 1968<dd>
1937Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl 1969<p>Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1938extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions. 1970extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.</p>
1939</dd> 1971</dd>
1940<dd> 1972<dd>
1941<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p> 1973<p>Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)</p>
1942</dd> 1974</dd>
1943<p></p> 1975</li>
1944<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 /> 1976<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>
1945</dt> 1977
1946<dd> 1978<dd>
1947Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing. 1979<p>Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.</p>
1980</dd>
1981</li>
1948</dd> 1982</dl>
1949<p></p></dl>
1950 1983
1951</body> 1984</body>
1952 1985
1953</html> 1986</html>

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