visible bell

visible bell

(communications)(Or "visual bell") A program option (whetherin a terminal program, termcap setting, or as astand-alone program) which outputs the bell character code as a visual signal (e.g., a flashing status bar or menubar).

Generally intended for deaf or hearing-disabled users whocouldn't hear the normal auditory beep; also widely used byusers who simply don't want their machines feeping at themor disturbing other users.