How to Change Insertion Point Color in Windows-Based Programs (146214)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q146214

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:
  1. Start Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Color icon.
  3. Click Color Palette.
  4. In the Screen Element box, click Window Background.
  5. Click the color you want to use for the Windows background.
  6. 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:
  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. Click the Appearance tab.
  4. In the Item box, click Window.
  5. In the Color box, click the color you want to use.
  6. 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).
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB146214
©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.