Cursor Block
gavvop51 downloadsDisplay the editor cursor as a block, with configurable color, opacity and blinking.
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An Obsidian plugin that displays the editor cursor as a block instead of a thin line.
A minimal, single-purpose block cursor.
Features
- Block cursor as wide as the character under it
- Works with multiple cursors
- Stays visible while typing, blinks when idle
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Use accent color | Use the theme's accent color, or pick a custom one |
| Invert text under cursor | Solid block with the character underneath shown in inverted color |
| Opacity | Block opacity (when inversion is off) |
| Blink | Turn blinking on or off |
| Blink duration | Length of one blink cycle, in seconds |
Manual installation
- Download
main.js,manifest.jsonandstyles.cssfrom the latest release. - Copy them into
<your vault>/.obsidian/plugins/cursor-block/. - Reload Obsidian and enable Cursor Block under Settings → Community plugins.
Development
npm install
npm run dev # watch mode
npm run build # production build
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About
Display the editor cursor as a minimal block that matches the width of the character under it. Support multiple cursors and keep the block visible while typing, blinking only when idle.Details
Current version
1.0.2
Last updated
Yesterday
Created
Last week
Updates
3 releases
Downloads
51
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.13.1+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT