Terminal & CLI
How do I make my terminal cursor blink?
→ Use terminal preferences or send escape sequence \e[1 q (blinking block) vs \e[2 q (steady block). Odd numbers blink, even numbers are steady.
Answer
How do I make my terminal cursor blink?
Use terminal preferences or send escape sequence \e[1 q (blinking block) vs \e[2 q (steady block). Odd numbers blink, even numbers are steady.
Most terminal emulators have a preferences setting for cursor blinking. The DECSCUSR escape codes provide programmatic control: 1, 3, 5 are blinking; 2, 4, 6 are steady versions of block, underline, and bar.