notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus

[Feature request] NOT "Hide pointer while typing"

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Description of the Issue

At the request of some users(https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/23017/mouse-cursor-visibility-when-typing-starts), Notepad++ was changed to follow the "Hide pointer while typing" option in the mouse control panel pointer option, but I want the mouse pointer to always be visible regardless of this option for a consistent experience. If the mouse pointer disappears while typing, it is inefficient because it takes time to find the mouse pointer later. This is the reason why almost all text editors, including Windows Notepad and UltraEdit, do not hide the mouse pointer.

I wish there was an option in Notepad++'s settings to allow the user to decide whether or not to hide the mouse pointer while typing.

Describe the solution you'd like.

"Hide mouse pointer while typing" check box option. If checked, it will be hidden, if unchecked, it will not be hidden.

Debug Information
Notepad++ v8.6.6   (64-bit)
Build time : May  6 2024 - 21:59:00
Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Command Line : 
Admin mode : ON
Local Conf mode : ON
Cloud Config : OFF
Periodic Backup : OFF
OS Name : Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
OS Version : 23H2
OS Build : 22631.3527
Current ANSI codepage : 949
Plugins : 
    Linefilter3 (1)
    _CustomizeToolbar (5.3)
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Research direction

Start by locating Notepad++'s settings UI and the existing handling of Windows' "Hide pointer while typing" option. Trace how the current behavior is applied, then add the requested checkbox and verify that both checkbox states control pointer visibility and persist in settings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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