How to Show or Hide the Terminal Icon in Windows 11
You show or hide the Windows Terminal icon on your taskbar in Windows 11 by toggling a specific setting within the Terminal’s preferences.
Windows Terminal is a modern, powerful command-line application that supports multiple tabs and customizable layouts. The icon appearing near the system tray indicates if the Terminal is running and easily accessible.
Keeping the Windows Terminal icon visible on the taskbar offers instant access for users who frequently open the application. Hiding the Windows Terminal icon declutters the taskbar for users who do not need immediate access to the application.
We’ll guide you through the simple steps to control this icon’s visibility.
Open Windows Terminal, go to Settings, then Appearance, and toggle “Always display an icon in the notification area” on or off. Save your changes to apply the setting.
What is Windows Terminal?
Windows Terminal is an app that combines useful command-line tools like Command Prompt and PowerShell into a single window on your computer. It’s a flexible tool that lets you change its appearance, language, and startup behavior. A handy feature lets you choose whether to always show or hide its icon in the notification area of your taskbar.
You can customize Windows Terminal in many ways. You can change its language, size, startup settings, and more. One useful option is to always show or hide its icon in the Taskbar’s notification area.
Why Show or Hide the Terminal Icon?
Show it: Makes it easy to open the Terminal quickly if you use it a lot.
Hide it: Keeps your notification area neat if you don’t use Terminal often.
How to Always Show the Terminal Icon in 🪟 Windows 11
You can easily make the Windows 11 Terminal icon stay visible in your taskbar’s notification area. This is done by adjusting a setting directly within the Terminal application itself. To do this, open Windows Terminal by searching for it in the Start menu, then click the down arrow and select Settings.
- 📝Good to KnowOpen Windows Terminal: Click the Start button (the Windows icon). Type
Terminalin the search box. Then click Windows Terminal from the results.
Open the Windows Terminal app - 💡TipOpen Settings in Terminal: Click the small down arrow ▼ at the top of the Terminal window. Then click Settings. Or press
Ctrl + ,on your keyboard.
Open the Windows Terminal Settings Go to Appearance: In the Settings window, click Appearance on the left side.
Turn On the Notification Icon: Find the option labeled “Always display an icon in the notification area.” Switch it On.
Always display an icon in the notification area Save your changes: Click the Save button at the bottom. Then close the Settings window.
The Windows Terminal icon will now appear in the Taskbar's notification area, making the Terminal easily accessible. This change ensures the Terminal application remains visible for quick use, a valuable feature for users who open it frequently.
How to Hide the Terminal Icon
If you want to hide the icon later, just follow the same steps. Turn the switch Off instead. Then save your changes.
Summary
- Showing the Terminal icon makes it quick to open if you use it often.
- Hiding the icon keeps your Taskbar clean if you don’t use Terminal much.
- You can easily turn this option on or off anytime through Terminal’s Settings.
You can choose to show or hide the Windows 11 Terminal icon to keep your taskbar tidy or to have quick access to the app. Showing the icon is useful if you use Terminal frequently, while hiding it helps maintain a cleaner taskbar. You can easily switch this setting on or off anytime through the Terminal app’s settings menu.
How to Change Windows Terminal Language
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Where is the terminal app located in 🪟 Windows 11?
You can find the Windows 11 Terminal app by opening the Start menu and then clicking on ‘All apps’, where you can scroll down to find it under the ‘T’ section.
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