Terminal Guide

Linux Private Control (SETTERM)

ESC1B[5B cmd ;3b param ]5d
linuxvc
cmd = 0
param = 0
cmd = 1Set the color used for underline. Requires param < 16.
cmd = 2Set the color used for faint. Requires param < 16.
cmd = 8Save the currently selected color as default for this terminal. This color will be used after full reset and after select graphic rendition with parameter 0.
cmd = 9Set console blanking interval to param minutes. If param > 60 sets blanking to 60 minutes.
This affects all virtual terminals.
cmd = 10Set the frequency for bell to param Hz. If param is not specified reset to default.
cmd = 11Set the duration for bell to param ms. If param = 0 or >= 2000 disable bell. If param is not specified reset to default.
cmd = 12Switch visible console to console number param.
cmd = 13Reset console blanking timer and unblank the console if needed.
This affects all virtual terminals.
cmd = 14Set time from console blanking to switching the monitor to powersaving to param minutes. If param > 60 sets blanking to 60 minutes.
This only takes effect with additional configuration.
This affects all virtual terminals.
cmd = 15Switch to previously visible console.
cmd = 16Set cursor blinking interval to param milliseconds. If param < 50 or > 65535, reset to default (200ms).