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Indicate status of IME by changing cursor color #19491

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Area-InputRelated to input processing (key presses, mouse, etc.)Help WantedWe encourage anyone to jump in on these.Issue-TaskIt's a feature request, but it doesn't really need a major design.Needs-Tag-FixDoesn't match tag requirementsPriority-3A description (P3)Product-ConhostFor issues in the Console codebaseProduct-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.
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opened on Oct 23, 2025

Description of the new feature

Vim has a multi_byte_ime feature, that can change the cursor color when IME or XIM is on. The WSLtty also has this feature by IMECursorColour. This feature is very useful.

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Can refer to Vim or WSLtty

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    Area-InputRelated to input processing (key presses, mouse, etc.)Help WantedWe encourage anyone to jump in on these.Issue-TaskIt's a feature request, but it doesn't really need a major design.Needs-Tag-FixDoesn't match tag requirementsPriority-3A description (P3)Product-ConhostFor issues in the Console codebaseProduct-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.

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