How can I disable the cursor from blinking on a global level (mac os x yosemite)?

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How can I disable the cursor from blinking on a global level (mac os x yosemite)?

I've already tried to enter several commands in the terminal, but they don't work on a global level, e.g.:

defaults write -g CursorBlink -string 0 (did not work)

defaults write -g NSTextInsertionPointBlinkPeriod -int 99999999 (doesn't really stop it. just sets the period to very high which only helps for Apple Pages and Keynote)

The blinking cursor in Safari and in the menu and everywhere else is driving me nuts.. Help!!!😕

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Dec 12, 2014 1:26 AM

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Esquared

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Dec 12, 2014 2:30 AM in response to KumquatZH

This should be of help: http://www.macissues.com/2014/12/08/how-to-change-your-macs-text-cursor-blink-ra te/

Note that the intervals for "on" and "off" are now set separately!

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KumquatZH Author

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Dec 12, 2014 2:49 AM in response to Esquared

Hi Esquared!

Thanks for your answer. The problem with this is the following: "Also note that this will only work for applications and text fields that are coded with Apple’s text view coding objects, so programs that use alternative text handling routines may not show a difference in blink rate." So it does only work for pages and keynote and textedit but not for the menu itself and the browser and alle the other areas.

It seems like there is no overall, no global command available..what a pity😢

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Esquared

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Dec 12, 2014 2:52 AM in response to KumquatZH

What do you mean by "the menu itself"?

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KumquatZH Author

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Dec 12, 2014 4:32 AM in response to Esquared

-spotlight search

-finder

-notes

-calendar

-imessage

-settings

-mail

...I just would like to change it everywhere

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Esquared

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Dec 12, 2014 6:32 AM in response to KumquatZH

I've just tried the method in the link I posted previously. And the new settings seem to work in most places, but you have to log out and log in to make them work. Safari and Mail seem to be the only exceptions....

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