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5 Different Ways to Tweak Windows 11 Terminal Settings
Here’s how you can customize Terminal to your specific needs
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Updated onJune 28, 2024
updated onJune 28, 2024
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Windows Terminal is an application with Windows 11 as the default command-line tool. It replaces Windows Console Host (conhost.exe), initially saving the same purpose.
It works well with other apps like Command Prompt, Bash,PowerShell, Azure Connector, etc. making users run all of them using the Terminal.
What is Windows Terminal and what does it do?
Windows Terminal is a cross-platform command-line interface that you may use to access multiple shells, such as PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Bash. It is an essential tool for developers and system administrators to streamline productivity.
Some of its features include the ability to run several tabs, and it supports Unicode and UTF-8 characters, shortcuts, the use of panes, ability to change backgrounds and colors, among others. It’s one of the best tools Microsoft introduced; one had todownload it from the Microsoft App Storefor the previous versions.
In Windows 11, there is no installation, and you can run it together with the other command-line tools. This article will cover several ways a user can change the Terminal settings using several steps to achieve the final result.
How can I change the Windows 11 Terminal settings?
1. Change the Terminals color scheme
2. Change the Terminal appearance
3. Change the Terminal background
4. Change the startup settings
5. Change the Interaction settings
How can I open Windows 11 Terminal?
Are Terminal and Command Prompt the same?
No, they are not the same. Unlike Command Prompt offers base command execution, Windows Terminal is a cross-platform tool that also works on Linux and macOS.
Another big plus for Termina is that it supports shells like Bash, ZSH, and more, making it a great tool for developers that can use it on different environments.
The main difference between them in a nutshell is that Terminal is a UNIX-based environment using bash language, while Command Prompt is limited to MS-DOS commands without any scripting capabilities.
Several users got worried when they heard that Windows Terminal is the default command line but there is nothing to worry about because it offers a lot more than Command Prompt.
And, after all, there are several ways tochange the defaultand use the one you prefer.
If you face problems, you can fix the issue through a newinstallation of the Windows Terminal.We also have a guide on thedifferences between Command Prompt and Windows Terminal, so don’t miss it.
Let us know which Windows 11 Terminal setting impressed you. Drop a comment in the section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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