How to Change Windows Terminal Themes

What is Windows Terminal?

Windows Terminal is a helpful app that lets you use different command tools, like Command Prompt and PowerShell, all in one place on your computer. It’s a great way to manage your computer and lets you change its look, including customizing Windows Terminal themes to make it feel more like your own.

Windows Terminal offers many customization options, including language settings, window size upon opening, and behavior adjustments. Users can easily change the terminal's colors or theme for improved readability or aesthetic appeal.

Why Change the Theme?

• Dark Mode: Great if you work at night or in a dark room because it reduces eye strain.
• Light Mode: Better for bright rooms or if you prefer a lighter screen.
• Use Windows Theme: Matches the Terminal colors to whatever theme you use in Windows 11, so everything looks consistent.

Changing your Windows Terminal theme can make your computer easier on your eyes and improve how you use it. You can switch to Dark Mode to reduce eye strain in dim rooms, Light Mode for bright spaces, or use the Windows Theme to match your computer’s look for a consistent feel.

How to Change the Terminal Theme

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

   

   
   
2. ⚙️ Open Settings: Inside the Terminal app, look at the top bar and click the small down arrow next to the tabs. In the menu that appears, ⚙️ click Settings. You can also press Ctrl + , (Control and comma keys) to ⚙️ open Settings quickly.
   
   
   

   

   
   
3. Choose Appearance: On the left side of ⚙️ the Settings window, click on Appearance.
   
   
   

   

   
   
4. Select Your Theme: On the right side, look for the “Application Theme” option. Click the dropdown menu and select one of these:
   

   
   
   • Dark (this is the default)
   
   
   • Light
   
   
   • Use Windows theme (matches your Windows 11 colors)
   
   

   
   

   
   

5. Save Your Changes: Scroll down and click the Save button to apply your new theme.
   

Changing your Windows Terminal theme is simple. First, open Windows Terminal by clicking the Start button, typing ‘Terminal’ in the search bar, and selecting it. Then, click the small down arrow next to the tabs at the top and choose ‘Settings’ from the menu, or press Ctrl + ,.

Summary

• Changing the theme can help protect your eyes, especially in dark or bright places.
• It makes using multiple Terminal windows easier by helping you tell them apart.
• Matching the Windows theme keeps your computer looking consistent and neat.

Changing your Windows Terminal theme helps protect your eyes, especially if you work in dark or bright environments. It also makes it easier to tell different Terminal windows apart and can match your overall Windows look for a neat and consistent computer experience.

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Users can customize the Windows Terminal app's appearance by changing its themes. This allows for a personalized look and feel, making the Terminal app more visually appealing and functional for individual preferences.