Audience
Command-line users in need of a terminal application with support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability, theming, etc.
About Windows Terminal
The Windows Terminal is a modern, fast, efficient, powerful, and productive terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL. Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU-accelerated text rendering engine, and custom themes, styles, and configurations. This is an open-source project and we welcome community participation. Multiple tabs, full Unicode support, and GPU-accelerated text rendering. Full customizability and split panes. Install the Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store. This allows you to always be on the latest version when we release new builds with automatic upgrades. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability, theming & styling, and more. The Terminal will also need to meet our goals and measures to ensure it remains fast and efficient.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Microsoft
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online
Windows Terminal Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Windows Terminal work with?
Windows Terminal works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Windows Terminal support in their product?
Windows Terminal supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Windows Terminal offer?
Windows Terminal offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Windows Terminal integrate with?
Windows Terminal integrates with: EV Reach and Komandi.
Q: What type of training does Windows Terminal provide?
Windows Terminal provides training in the form of documentation and in person.
Q: How much does Windows Terminal cost?
Pricing for Windows Terminal starts at Free.
