# cursor(3tk) 0.3.1 cursor "Tk cursor routines"

## Name

cursor - Procedures to handle CURSOR data

## Synopsis

- package require Tk
- package require cursor ?0.3.1?

- ::cursor::propagate widget cursor
- ::cursor::restore widget ?cursor?
- ::cursor::display ?parent?

## Description

The cursor package provides commands to handle Tk cursors.

## COMMANDS

The following commands are available:

::cursor::propagate widget cursor

  Sets the cursor for the specified widget and all its descendants to cursor.

::cursor::restore widget ?cursor?

  Restore the original or previously set cursor for the specified widget and all its descendants. If cursor is specified, that will be used if on any widget that did not have a preset cursor (set by a previous call to ::cursor::propagate).

::cursor::display ?parent?

  Pops up a dialog with a listbox containing all the cursor names. Selecting a cursor name will display it in that dialog. This is simply for viewing any available cursors on the platform.

## Bugs, Ideas, Feedback

This document, and the package it describes, will undoubtedly contain bugs and other problems. Please report such in the category cursor of the Tklib Trackers. Please also report any ideas for enhancements you may have for either package and/or documentation.

## See Also

Tk_GetCursor(3tk), cursors(3tk), options(3tk)

## Keywords

cursor

## Copyright

Copyright © Jeffrey Hobbs <jeff@hobbs.org>