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Tabbed Interface

Work with multiple command-line applications simultaneously using tabs. Easily open new tabs for different shells or applications without cluttering your desktop.

Customizable Appearance

Personalize your terminal experience with a wide range of customization options:

• Color Schemes: Apply built-in color schemes or create your own.
• Fonts: Choose your preferred font and font size.
• Background Images: Set custom background images or animations.
• Transparency: Adjust the transparency level for a unique look.

All settings are managed through a single JSON settings file for easy editing.

Rich Text Rendering

Windows Terminal supports rendering text with bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and color attributes, making output more readable and informative.

Command Palette

Quickly access commands and actions with the integrated Command Palette. Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open it and type to find what you need, from opening new tabs to changing settings.

Hyperlink Support

Clickable hyperlinks are automatically detected and can be opened in your default browser, streamlining navigation and access to resources.

Multiple Profiles

Create and manage profiles for different command-line environments:

• Command Prompt (cmd.exe)
• PowerShell
• Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions
• Azure Cloud Shell
• Custom applications

Each profile can have its own unique settings, including starting directory, command line, icon, and appearance.

GPU Accelerated Rendering

Leveraging the power of your GPU, Windows Terminal provides smooth and fast rendering, even with complex text and animations.

Find Functionality

Easily search through your terminal output with a powerful find feature that supports case sensitivity and whole-word matching.

Copy and Paste Enhancements

Improved copy and paste functionality, including the ability to paste plain text to avoid formatting issues.

Zoom Support

Adjust the zoom level of your terminal content using Ctrl + Plus, Ctrl + Minus, or Ctrl + Mouse Wheel.