If you often copy text from the Windows Terminal app, there’s a handy feature that can make your work easier. It’s called “Automatically copy selection to clipboard”. When turned on, any text you select inside the Terminal will be copied right away—no need to right-click and choose “Copy.”

What is Windows Terminal?
Windows Terminal is a modern program where you can use command-line tools like Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Linux commands through Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

You can customize many things in the Terminal app, like the language, window size, start-up behavior, and more. One useful option is to turn on or off the automatic copy feature.

Why Use Automatic Copy?

• Turn it ON if you copy text often from Terminal. Just highlight text and it’s copied automatically.
• Turn it OFF if you want to be careful about what gets copied, especially if you deal with sensitive information.

How to Turn On or Off Automatic Copy in Windows Terminal

Follow these simple steps:

1. Open Windows Terminal:
   
   Click the Start menu button (the Windows icon), type Terminal in the search box, then click on Windows Terminal from the results.

2. In the Terminal window, click the down arrow next to the tabs at the top, then choose Settings. (Or press Ctrl + , on your keyboard.)

3. In the Settings window, click on Interaction in the left menu.
4. Find the option called Automatically copy selection to clipboard.
5. Toggle the switch On to enable it or Off to disable it.

After you make your choice, don’t forget to click the Save button at the bottom to apply your changes.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy easier copying—or more control—when working in Windows Terminal.

Summary

• Automatic copy saves time when you select text in Terminal by copying it right away.
• Turning it off gives you more control, so you only copy what you want.
• You can always change this setting anytime in Terminal’s Settings > Interaction tab.

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