How to Change Windows Terminal Themes

Changing the Windows Terminal theme makes it look better and can help you work more comfortably. Windows Terminal is a modern app for typing commands that brings together Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other tools into one place. It lets you change colors, fonts, and other looks.

For instance, picking a dark theme, like the “Campbell” one, can reduce eye strain when you spend a lot of time in the terminal. Windows Terminal version 1.10 and later lets you choose from many built-in color schemes or even make your own.

You change the terminal’s appearance by editing its settings file, a text document that holds all its custom options. This file lets you fine-tune exactly how your command-line tools look.

How to change your Terminal theme

Changing your Windows Terminal theme is a quick process directly within the app’s settings. This lets you pick a new look for your Terminal window to make it more personal or easier to read. We’ll walk you through the steps to find the settings and select a new theme.

1. Open the Windows Terminal app. You can do this by clicking the Start menu ⊞, typing “Terminal,” and selecting the app.

2. Click the down arrow in the top bar of the Terminal window. Select Settings (or press Ctrl + , on your keyboard).

3. On the left side of the screen, click the Appearance tab.

4. On the right side, find the Application Theme box. Use the menu to pick Dark, Light, or Use Windows theme.

5. Click the Save button at the bottom to finish.

Summary

• Terminal themes allow you to switch between Light and Dark modes.
• Using a dark theme can help reduce eye strain in low-light rooms.
• Custom themes make it easier to manage multiple open tabs or windows.
• The “Use Windows theme” setting keeps your app consistent with your system settings.