Pointer Extension

A minimal VS Code extension that highlights the current line or the character under the cursor to act like a presentation pointer.

Usage

• Start the Extension Development Host (F5) in VS Code.
• Open the Command Palette and run Toggle Pointer or bind the pointerExtension.togglePointer command to a key.
• The pointer follows the cursor selection and highlights the entire line (default) or a block depending on settings.

Tip: The extension registers a recommended keybinding F9 to toggle the pointer when the editor has focus.

Settings

• pointerExtension.color - CSS color for the highlight (default rgba(255,0,0,0.25)).
• pointerExtension.width - Thickness in pixels (not used for whole-line mode currently).
• pointerExtension.mode - line or block.

Development

Install dependencies and compile:

npm install
npm run compile

Run using F5 to open an Extension Development Host.