No cursor in Gmail

I think this is somehow related to flash or something, but when I use Gmail to compose a message, I don't get a flashing cursor.
Anyone else seen this and do you have a fix or explanation or anything? Thanks!
Pito

HI,
From your Safari Menu Bar click Safari / Empty Cache.
If that doesn't help, go to your Safari Menu Bar again then click Safari / Reset Safari. Select the top 5 buttons. Click Reset.
Relaunch Safari.
Definitely empty your cache more often.
Carolyn

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