In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn on or off the “Automatically hide window” feature in the Windows Terminal app. This feature makes the Terminal window disappear when you switch to another app, helping keep your screen neat.

What is Windows Terminal?

Windows Terminal is a modern app that lets you use command-line tools like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux commands (through WSL) all in one place.

You can customize Windows Terminal in many ways — changing its language, size, startup settings, and more. One handy option is to make the Terminal window automatically hide when you click away to another program.

Why use Automatically Hide Window?

• If you switch between programs a lot, hiding the Terminal window can keep your desktop less crowded.
• If you want the Terminal window always visible, you can turn this feature off.

It really depends on what works best for you!

How to Turn On or Off Automatically Hide Window

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

   
   

   
   

   Open the Terminal app on Windows.

   
   

2. Once Terminal is open, 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 the Appearance tab on the left side.

   
   

4. Find the option called “Automatically hide window” and click on it.

   
   

   Toggle the switch to On to enable automatic hiding.

   
   

   Toggle the switch to Off if you want the Terminal window to stay visible all the time.

   
   

   
   

   

5. Click the Save button at the bottom to keep your changes, then close the Settings window.

That’s it! Now your Terminal window will hide automatically when you switch apps, or stay visible if you turned the feature off.

Summary

• Automatically hiding the Terminal window can help keep your desktop clean when you switch between programs.
• You can easily turn this feature on or off in Windows Terminal’s settings.
• Choose what works best for you to improve your workflow and comfort.

If you want to learn more about customizing your Windows Terminal, check out these helpful guides:

• Change Windows Terminal Language
• Adjust Launch Size
• Set Default Profile