FUNCTION::ANSI\_CURSO(3stap) Utility functions for using an FUNCTION::ANSI\_CURSO(3stap)

# [NAME](#NAME)

function::ansi\_cursor\_move - Move cursor to new coordinates.

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

```


    ansi_cursor_move(x:long,y:long)
```

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

*x*

Row to move the cursor to.

*y*

Colomn to move the cursor to.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Sends ansi code for positioning the cursor at row x and column y. Coordinates start at one, (1,1) is the top-left corner.

# [SEE ALSO0](#SEE_ALSO0)

[*tapset::ansi*(3stap)](/man/enterprise-packages/systemtap/tapset::ansi.3stap)

September 2026 SystemTap Tapset Reference Ver

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Document: function::ansi_cursor_move(3stap) from systemtap 5.6-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://sourceware.org/git/systemtap.git