The Windows Terminal is installed as a Microsoft Store app, so the location of the executable isn’t very obvious, and it is likely to change every time the app is updated. Method 2: Launch Windows Terminal from the command line
So let’s continue exploring other options. I find it awkward to use the Windows Key with any numbers greater than 4.This method only works for the first 10 items on the taskbar.If I reorder the windows on the taskbar then the keyboard shortcut changes.This is a simple solution and it works, but the reason I’m not a fan of it is: Similarly, Windows Key + 1 would launch Edge, and Windows Key + 2 would launch Chrome. Not only does it make it easy to click on with the mouse, but you can also use the Windows Key + keyboard shortcut to launch it or put it in focus.įor example, if on your taskbar from left to right you have: Edge, Chrome, Windows Terminal, then you could use Windows Key + 3 to launch the Windows Terminal, or put it in focus if it’s already open. The easiest way to get to the Windows Terminal using a keyboard shortcut is to pin it to the taskbar. Method 1: Pin Windows Terminal to the taskbar One feature I missed right away was ConEmu allows you to set a keyboard shortcut to put it in focus.Īs a software developer, I’m constantly in and out of the terminal, and being able to get to it in a keystroke is very convenient. I’d also recommend following Scott Hanselman’s post about how to make it look nicer.
While the Windows Terminal is not as mature and feature rich as ConEmu, I did enjoy it, and it’s being actively worked on with plenty of features coming down the road. The recommended way to get the Windows Terminal is to download it from the Microsoft Store so that it can automatically update itself as new versions are released. I decided to try out the new Windows Terminal to see how it compared to ConEmu, which is my usual console. Bring up the Windows Terminal in a keystroke
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