How to Turn On or Off Always On Top for Windows Terminal in Windows 11
This guide will help you keep the Windows Terminal window on top of all other windows. Or turn that feature off if you don’t need it anymore.
Open Windows Terminal, click the down arrow next to tabs, select Settings, then navigate to Appearance. Toggle the “Always on top” option to On or Off, and click Save.
What is Windows Terminal?
Windows Terminal is a modern app that combines command-line tools like Command Prompt and PowerShell into one handy window. It makes using these tools simpler and faster for everyone. You can find more details about it on its official documentation page.
Windows Terminal's official documentation, located on its webpage, provides detailed information about the application. Users can access this Windows Terminal Documentation to learn more about the program's features and settings, such as how to use the always-on-top function.
What does “Always On Top” mean?
If you turn on Always On Top, your Windows Terminal window will stay visible on your screen. This happens even when you’re using other apps. Why is this useful? You can keep an eye on commands or outputs while working in other programs.
How to Enable or Disable Always On Top
- Open Windows Terminal. Click the Start menu and type Windows Terminal to find it.
- At the top of the Windows Terminal window, find the down arrow button next to the tabs and click it. Then click Settings. You can also use
Ctrl + ,(comma) as a shortcut to open Settings. 
Windows Terminal Settings button updated - In the Settings menu on the left side, click Appearance.
- Look for the option called “Always on top”. Turn it On if you want Windows Terminal to stay on top. Turn it Off if you don’t want this feature.
- Click the Save button at the bottom right to apply your choice.
- Close the Settings tab and continue using Windows Terminal as usual.
You can easily turn the Windows Terminal always on top feature on or off within its settings. First, open Windows Terminal by searching for it in the Start menu. Then, click the down arrow next to the tabs at the top, select Settings, or use the Ctrl + , shortcut. In the Settings menu, click Appearance and find the ‘Always on top’ option to toggle it.
Summary
Keeping Windows Terminal always on top means your command window stays visible, which is handy for running commands quickly. You can easily switch this ‘always on top’ setting on or off in the Appearance settings. Customizing your terminal helps make your workspace better, and it’s good to check for updates regularly.
Customizing Windows Terminal helps create a workspace that fits your needs.
For more detailed information, visit the official Windows Terminal Documentation.
How to make terminal always on top?
Then you want to go down to where it says settings. And click on settings. Now on the pane off to the left hand side you want to click on appearance.
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