The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
SUMMARY
To change the color of the blinking insertion point in some Windows-based
programs, you can change the color of the Windows background. The
insertion point color is usually the inverse of the Windows background
color. For example, a black background uses a white insertion point.
MORE INFORMATION
Windows 3.x and Windows for Workgroups 3.1x
To change the Windows background color, follow these steps:
- Start Control Panel.
- Double-click the Color icon.
- Click Color Palette.
- In the Screen Element box, click Window Background.
- Click the color you want to use for the Windows background.
- Click OK.
These steps change the background color in all Windows screens. To
determine the new insertion point color, start a program (such as Write
or Notepad) and view the insertion point. Note that changing the Windows
background color may change the color used when you select text in some
programs (such as Write).
Windows 95
To change the Windows background color, follow these steps:
- Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
- Double-click Display.
- Click the Appearance tab.
- In the Item box, click Window.
- In the Color box, click the color you want to use.
- Click OK.
These steps change the background color in all Windows screens. To
determine the new insertion point color, start a program (such as WordPad
or Notepad) and view the insertion point. Note that changing the Windows
background color may change the color used when you select text in some
programs (such as WordPad).
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