leaveok(3cur) leaveok(3cur)
Name
leaveok - enable non-tracking cursor
Syntax
#include <cursesX.h>
int leaveok(win, bf)
WINDOW *win;
bool bf;
Description
This option allows the cursor to be left wherever the update happens to leave it. Normally, the cursor is left at the current location (y,
x) of the window being refreshed. This routine is useful for applications where the cursor is not used, since it reduces the need for cur-
sor motions. If possible, the cursor is made invisible when this option is enabled.
This option is initially disabled, and is not enabled until the value of is changed from to
Return Values
The function returns OK on success and ERR on error.
leaveok(3cur)
