How to Enable Automatically Hide Window in Windows Terminal
Automatically hiding the Windows Terminal window makes your workspace tidier by making it disappear when you click outside of it.
This handy feature keeps the Terminal out of the way until you need it again, so it doesn’t clutter your screen while you’re working in other programs.
You can find this setting in Windows Terminal version 1.19.10922.0 and later, allowing you to control when the Terminal window fades into the background.
Open Windows Terminal, click the down arrow, and select Settings. Navigate to the Appearance tab and toggle “Automatically hide window” to On. Click Save.
What is Windows Terminal?
Windows Terminal is a handy app for using Command Prompt, PowerShell, and other command-line tools in one place. It acts as a central hub for managing different text-based programs (like the Command Prompt or PowerShell) on your computer.
This app is designed to be flexible, letting you customize how it looks and works so you can manage your tasks more efficiently. Windows Terminal provides many ways to change its settings. You can alter the language, the initial size, the default profile, and its startup behavior.
You can also configure Windows Terminal to open as an administrator, start automatically when your computer turns on, or enable automatic copying of selected text to your clipboard.
Why Use Automatically Hide Window?
The ‘Automatically Hide Window’ feature is great for keeping your computer screen tidy by hiding the Windows Terminal window when you’re using another program. This is particularly useful if you frequently switch between apps, as it prevents the Terminal from cluttering your view. It helps make your workspace feel less crowded, giving you more room to focus on what you’re doing.
This feature is helpful if you switch between apps often, keeping your desktop less cluttered. However, if you prefer to have the Terminal window visible all the time, you can disable this feature. Your preference dictates the best setting.
How to Enable Automatically Hide Window
To automatically hide the Windows Terminal window, first open the Terminal app by searching for it in your Start menu. Once it’s open, locate the down arrow button at the very top of the window and click it. This opens a menu where you can find and select the option to automatically hide the window.
- Open the Windows Terminal app. Click the Start menu and search for “Terminal.” Select and open the Windows Terminal app from the results.
- Click the down arrow button at the top of the Terminal window. Then click Settings (or press Ctrl + ,).
- In the Settings window, click the Appearance tab on the left side.
- Find the “Automatically hide window” option. Toggle the switch to the On position to enable it . Toggle it to Off to disable it .
- Click the Save button at the bottom to save your changes. Then close the Settings window.
And that’s it!
What Happens When You Enable This?
When you enable automatic hiding, the Terminal window will conceal itself as soon as you click on another app or window. This action helps maintain a clean and organized desktop.
Summary
The ‘Automatically Hide Window’ feature in Windows Terminal offers a way to keep your desktop organized by hiding the window when it’s not in use.
How do I hide a terminal window?
Press ⊞ Win+X and then select Terminal. Press Ctrl + comma key (,) to open Windows Terminal settings. Click Appearance on the left pane, then find Hide terminal in the notification area when it is minimized on the right pane.
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