Re: Setting cursor-type does not trigger redisplay of cursor

[Richard M. Stallman]

    > I see no need for a set-cursor-type.  It seems easy enough for people
    > to do that using modify-frame-parameters.

    There are other functions that use modify-frame-parameters like
    set-cursor-color, set-mouse-color, etc.  And why not to add
    set-cursor-type too?

To save our time.  To keep the manual smaller.

If there is no positive reason to add something,
then we don't add it.