How to Change Windows Terminal Startup Behavior in Windows 11
You can change Windows Terminal startup behavior in Windows 11 to customize how it opens and what it displays by default.
Windows Terminal is a versatile command-line application that consolidates tools like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL environments into a single, modern interface, offering features like tabs and customization not found in older tools.
This guide shows you how to set your preferred default profile, control whether the terminal remembers your last session’s tabs, and specify a custom starting directory for your sessions.
For example, you can configure Windows Terminal to always open with PowerShell as your default profile, ensuring you are ready for scripting tasks immediately upon launch.
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