From 34fd220461527e9d1fde9f264ca6586badd2c518 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Starks-Browning Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 23:54:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] re. copy/paste in console window: use rxvt instead --- winsup/doc/how-using.texinfo | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/winsup/doc/how-using.texinfo b/winsup/doc/how-using.texinfo index eb67d650f..55b9255e8 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/how-using.texinfo +++ b/winsup/doc/how-using.texinfo @@ -445,6 +445,10 @@ will change all @code{/cygdrive/...} mounts to binmode. @subsection How can I copy and paste into Cygwin console windows? +First, consider using rxvt instead of the standard console window. In +rxvt, selecting with the left-mouse also copies, and middle-mouse +pastes. It couldn't be easier! + Under Windows NT, open the properties dialog of the console window. The options contain a toggle button, named "Quick edit mode". It must be ON. Save the properties.