visible bell
<communications> (Or "visual bell") A program option (whether in a
terminal program, termcap setting, or as a stand-alone program) which outputs
the bell character code as a visual signal (e.g., a flashing status bar or menu
bar).
Generally intended for deaf or hearing-disabled users who couldn't hear the
normal auditory beep; also widely used by users who simply don't want their
machines feeping at them or disturbing other users.
[Implementations?]
(1997-04-07)
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