How to Enable Automatically Hide Window in Windows Terminal
Automatically hide window in Windows Terminal makes the app vanish the second you click outside of it. This feature arrives with Windows Terminal version 1.19.10922.0 and keeps your screen clean while you juggle multiple apps.
You can turn on this setting by editing your settings.json file. It saves screen space and keeps the command line out of your way until you need it again.
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 serves as a central hub for command-line tools like Command Prompt (a text-based interface for executing commands) and PowerShell (a task automation framework). Customizing the app lets workflows run more efficiently.
Flexibility remains built into the design, letting users alter appearance and behavior. Settings management covers language, initial size, default profile, and startup behavior.
Privilege elevation, automatic startup, and clipboard selection settings round out the available configurations.
Why Use Automatically Hide Window?
Leaving multiple apps open often creates screen clutter. Toggling this setting keeps the workspace clear by tucking the Terminal away during multitasking.
Disabling the preference restores permanent visibility for constant reference work.
How to Enable Automatically Hide Window
Open the Start menu, search for Terminal, and launch the application. Accessing settings requires clicking the down arrow button at the top of the window to reveal the configuration menu.
- 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.
Configuration finishes here.
What Happens When You Enable This?
Active hiding conceals the window upon clicking external applications, maintaining an organized desktop.
Summary
Hiding unused command windows preserves desktop organization effectively.
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, then locate the notification area setting on the right pane.
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