| visible bell (Or "visual bell") A program option (whether in a terminal program, setting, or as a program) which outputs the 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 ing at them or disturbing other users. [Implementations?] (1997-04-07) |