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author Richard M. Stallman <rms@gnu.org>
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442 the value of @code{truncate-lines}. For information about side-by-side 442 the value of @code{truncate-lines}. For information about side-by-side
443 windows, see @ref{Split Window}. See also @ref{Display,, Display, 443 windows, see @ref{Split Window}. See also @ref{Display,, Display,
444 elisp, The Emacs Lisp Reference Manual}. 444 elisp, The Emacs Lisp Reference Manual}.
445 445
446 @vindex baud-rate 446 @vindex baud-rate
447 The variable @code{baud-rate} holds the output speed of the terminal, 447 The variable @code{baud-rate} holds the output speed of the
448 as far as Emacs knows. Setting this variable does not change the speed 448 terminal, as far as Emacs knows. Setting this variable does not
449 of actual data transmission, but the value is used for calculations such 449 change the speed of actual data transmission, but the value is used
450 as padding. On terminals, it also affects decisions about whether to 450 for calculations. On terminals, it affects padding, and decisions
451 scroll part of the screen or redraw it instead. 451 about whether to scroll part of the screen or redraw it instead.
452 452
453 On window-systems, @code{baud-rate} is only used to determine how 453 On window-systems, @code{baud-rate} is only used to determine how
454 frequently to look for pending input during display updating. A 454 frequently to look for pending input during display updating. A
455 higher value of @code{baud-rate} means that check for pending input 455 higher value of @code{baud-rate} means that check for pending input
456 will be done less frequently. 456 will be done less frequently.
466 There are a number of ways to customize the display of the cursor. 466 There are a number of ways to customize the display of the cursor.
467 @kbd{M-x hl-line-mode} enables or disables a global minor mode which 467 @kbd{M-x hl-line-mode} enables or disables a global minor mode which
468 highlights the line around point. On window systems, the command 468 highlights the line around point. On window systems, the command
469 @kbd{M-x blink-cursor-mode} turns on or off the blinking of the 469 @kbd{M-x blink-cursor-mode} turns on or off the blinking of the
470 cursor. (On terminals, the terminal itself blinks the cursor, and 470 cursor. (On terminals, the terminal itself blinks the cursor, and
471 Emacs has no say over it.) 471 Emacs has no control over it.)
472 472
473 You can customize the cursor's color, and whether it blinks, using 473 You can customize the cursor's color, and whether it blinks, using
474 the @code{cursor} Custom group (@pxref{Easy Customization}). 474 the @code{cursor} Custom group (@pxref{Easy Customization}).