Xshell provides a configurable cursor. You can change the colors and blinking speed of the cursor in terminal window.

To change the colors of cursor:

  1. Open the Properties dialog box.
  2. Click the Appearance in the Category.
  3. In the Cursor Color list, select a cursor color.
  4. In the Text Color list, select a color for background text.
  5. Click OK.

To make cursor blink:

  1. Open the Properties dialog box.
  2. Click the Appearance in the Category.
  3. Check the Use blinking cursor option.
  4. Click OK.

To adjust the blinking speed of cursor:

  1. Open the Properties dialog box.
  2. Click the Appearance in the Category.
  3. Check the Use blinking cursor option.
  4. In the Speed box, enter a blinking speed in milli-seconds.
  5. Click OK.