How to Turn On or Off the Warning When Closing Multiple Tabs in Windows Terminal

What is Windows Terminal?

Windows Terminal is a modern app that lets you use command-line tools like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux Bash on Windows 11. It supports multiple tabs, split views, custom colors, and more.

Why is the Warning Useful?

When you have many tabs open and try to close the terminal, this warning helps you avoid accidentally closing everything and losing your work.

How to Turn the Warning On or Off Using Windows Terminal Settings

1. Open Windows Terminal:
   
   Click the Start button, type Terminal, and click the Windows Terminal app to open it.
2. Go to Settings ⚙️:
   
   In the Windows Terminal window, click the down arrow next to the tabs at the top, then click Settings or press Ctrl + ,.
3. Find the Interaction Tab:
   
   In the Settings ⚙️ window, select the Interaction tab on the left side.
4. Toggle the Warning:
   
   Look for the option “Warn when closing more than one tab” and switch it On to get the warning, or Off to disable it.
5. Save Changes:
   
   Click Save at the bottom to apply your changes.

You can manage the Windows Terminal close warning through the app settings to stop accidental closures. Open Windows Terminal, go to Settings ⚙️ by pressing Ctrl + ,, select the Interaction tab on the left side, and find the option to turn the warning on or off depending on your preference.

You can manage the Windows Terminal close warning through the app settings to stop accidental closures. Open Windows Terminal, go to Settings ⚙️ by pressing Ctrl + ,, select the Interaction tab on the left side, and find the option to turn the warning on or off depending on your preference.

You can manage the Windows Terminal close warning through the app settings to stop accidental closures. Open Windows Terminal, go to Settings by pressing Ctrl + ,, select the Interaction tab on the left side, and find the option to turn the warning on or off depending on your preference.

How to Turn the Warning On or Off Using the JSON File

The Windows Terminal close warning can also be adjusted by editing the configuration file directly. Open the settings menu, click Open JSON file at the bottom left, and locate the confirmCloseAllTabs setting to switch between true and false values.

1. Open Windows Terminal.
2. Go to Settings as explained above.
3. At the bottom left of the Settings window, click Open JSON file.
4. Look for the line that says "confirmCloseAllTabs":true or "confirmCloseAllTabs":false.
5. To enable the warning, make sure it says:
   

   "confirmCloseAllTabs": true,

6. To disable the warning, change it to:
   

   "confirmCloseAllTabs": false,

7. Save the file and close it.

What the Warning Looks Like

When enabled, if you try to close Windows Terminal with multiple tabs open, you will see a warning like this:

Summary

• Windows Terminal lets you run multiple command-line tabs at once.
• You can turn on or off a warning message that appears when closing the app with many tabs open.
• This setting can be changed easily through the app’s Settings or by editing the JSON file.
• The warning helps prevent accidentally closing all your tabs and losing your work.

The Windows Terminal close warning helps protect your active work sessions by asking for confirmation before shutting down multiple tabs. You can easily turn this safety prompt on or off using either the built-in settings menu or the configuration file.

That's it! Now you know how to control the close warning in Windows Terminal.