How to stop VS Code cursor from blinking?

Question

How do I stop the VS Code cursor from blinking? What's the right option in settings.json?

Answer 1

Add the following line to your settings.json (to open it, press CMD/Ctrl + Shift + P and type "Settings"):

  "editor.cursorBlinking": "solid",

The default editor settings and their options are documented at VS Code Default Settings.

An alternative is to use the graphical settings editor.

1. Open Settings GUI: Press Ctrl + ,
2. Type "cursor blinking" in the search bar
3. Change the relevant entry to "solid" from "blinking"