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'Insert' Cursor for Terminal on Mac OS


My terminal is using the 'insert' cursor, like a block instead of a line, and I want to change it back to a normal cursor. This just randomly started happening and I don't know how to fix it - pressing 'Insert' on the keyboard doesn't do anything.

What my cursor looks like in terminal (problem): bad cursor

What my cursor looks like everywhere else (how I want it in terminal too): good cursor


Solution

  • Try the Settings window: command + ,

    In the Cursor section select Vertical Bar:

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