Screen text plug-in> Type and Cursor Setup group

The Type and Cursor Setup group sets the behavior of the typing effect and its cursor. Similar controls are in the TypeOn plug-in.

 

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Text Blink Speed

Sets the speed of blinking text. Set in frames, so a value of 5 tells the text to be on for 5 frames, then off for 5 frames. Anything that says "Danger!" should always blink. Sorry, we didn't make the rule. It's just the way it is.

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Invert checkbox

When turned on, a block appears around each character and the character is inverted within the block. If you've been around computers for awhile, you'll recognize this old school computer look. Very useful when you want to give the text the look of importance. If blinking text isn't enough for you, nothing says"'Danger!" like blinking, inverted text.

Alternative Color sets the background color that appeasr if the text is inverted.

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Cursor pop-up

Gives visual options for a UNIX-style cursor in front of your typing text.

 

 

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Use Cursor Color checkbox

When turned on, this activates Cursor Color. When turned off, as it is by default, the cursor will use the color of the text.

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Cursor Color

Sets the color of the cursor. This color does not affect the color of the text, which is set with the Color box, although it is often nice to match them.

 

 

Type and Cursor Setup> Cursor Blink Speed

Sets how fast the cursor blinks. Set in frames, so a value of 2 tells the cursor to be on for 2 frames , then off for 2 frames.