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Describe problems with cursor caused by Windows Magnifier

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* etc/PROBLEMS: Describe the problem with cursor shape on
MS-Windows due to Windows Magnifier.

Fixes: Bug#20271
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Eli Zaretskii 2015-04-14 19:34:05 +03:00
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@ -2099,6 +2099,21 @@ has some code to enlarge the width of the bounding box. Apparently,
this display feature needs more changes to get it 100% right. A
workaround is to disable ClearType.
** Cursor is displayed as a thin vertical bar and cannot be changed
This is known to happen if the Windows Magnifier is turned on before
the Emacs session starts. The Magnifier affects the cursor shape and
prevents any changes to it by setting the 'cursor-type' variable or
frame parameter.
The solution is to log off and on again, and then start the Emacs
session only after turning the Magnifier off.
To turn the Windows Magnifier off, click "Start->All Programs", or
"All Apps", depending on your Windows version, then select
"Accessibility" and click "Magnifier". In the Magnifier Settings
dialog that opens, click "Exit".
** Problems with mouse-tracking and focus management
There are problems with display if mouse-tracking is enabled and the