Creating a Console like UI in Windows Forms

Question

Hi I'm trying to create a console like interface using a richtextbox in WinForms using C#.

The reason why I am using a richtextbox is I want a few features such as selection,copy-paste that are not present in a normal console application.

I was wondering if it was possible to change the blinking cursor from the blinking "|" to a blinking "_"

Even if I could hide the original "|", I could then implement a functionality on the onchange event of the richtextbox to display the blinking, "_"

I also had another related question, but I don't know if I should put that here as well.

Also, if it will be easier to implement something like this using WPF, I'm willing to move.

Although I can't exactly use that, but thanks for the link. Gave me a few new ideas! :) — Abijeet Patro
– Abijeet Patro, Commented Oct 27, 2012 at 10:50
I think you can create your own cursor with extension .cursor and assign it in properties of richTextBox.. — Mr_Green
– Mr_Green, Commented Oct 27, 2012 at 11:16
Selection and copy-paste not available in a normal console application? They are, just not with the normal keyboard shortcuts or right-click menu. — Kendall Frey
– Kendall Frey, Commented Oct 27, 2012 at 14:16

Mohammad Banisaeid · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-27 13:16:19Z

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You need to change your RichTextBox's caret. Take a look at this: Custom Caret for WinForms richtextbox

answered Oct 27, 2012 at 13:16

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th1rdey3 · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-27 14:13:54Z

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answered Oct 27, 2012 at 14:13

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KalG · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-08 16:51:48Z

May be this one will suite for your need