How to Add or Remove Scrollbar in Windows Terminal
Scrollbars in Windows Terminal let you view older text in Command Prompt or PowerShell by moving a slider on the right side of the window. You can easily turn this scrollbar on or off in Windows 11 by changing a simple setting in your profile setup file.
Open Windows Terminal, click the down arrow, select Settings, then navigate to Defaults Appearance Under the Window section, choose your desired scrollbar visibility from the dropdown menu and click Save.
What is Windows Terminal?
Customization extends to language, window size, the default profile, and startup options. A particularly useful tweak involves the scrollbar – the bar on the side of the window that aids navigation through lengthy command outputs.
Windows Terminal offers extensive configuration for its overall appearance and behavior. Adjusting this sidebar helps readers process long command lists efficiently.
Why Change the Scrollbar?
Three different display states keep the interface clean while ensuring navigation remains accessible. Interface preferences include showing the bar permanently, hiding it completely, or revealing it dynamically when the pointer approaches the edge.
How to Change the Scrollbar Visibility in Windows Terminal
Open Windows Terminal: Click the Start menu , type Terminal, and click Windows Terminal from the results.
Press the Start key, type Terminal, and open the app. Click the small down arrow (˅) at the top of the window and select Settings, or press Ctrl + Comma.
Open Settings : Once Terminal is open, click the small down arrow (˅) near the top, then select Settings. Or pressCtrl + ,on your keyboard.
Press the Start key, type Terminal, and open the app. Click the small down arrow (˅) at the top of the window and select Settings, or press Ctrl + Comma.
Go to Defaults & Appearance: In the Settings window, find and click on Defaults under the Profiles section on the left side. Then click on the Appearance section on the right to open it.
Press the Start key, type Terminal, and open the app. Click the small down arrow (˅) at the top of the window and select Settings, or press Ctrl + Comma.
Change Scrollbar Visibility: Scroll down until you see Scrollbar visibility under the Window section. Click the dropdown menu and choose one of these options:
- Visible (default): Scrollbar appears only when you move your mouse near the edge.
- Hidden: Scrollbar is always hidden.
- Always: Scrollbar is always visible.
Press the Start key, type Terminal, and open the app. Click the small down arrow (˅) at the top of the window and select Settings, or press Ctrl + Comma.
Save your changes: Click the Save button at the bottom right to apply your new scrollbar setting.
Closing the settings window applies the new behavior immediately.
Summary
Windows Terminal settings control when scrollbars appear. This adjustment impacts how readers navigate long outputs, offering a visual guide to viewing more content.
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