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Just updated to Win 11 and am dealing with the default terminal. I'd like to be able to use multiple tabs of command prompts (note: I use a console editor for writing my SAS code that wants a 256 x 80 console).

I have figured out how to get the terminal to default to open as a command prompt (e.g., vs. powershell). Note: for traditional command prompts I've always customized the Layout, in particular the launch size (256 x 80) and font of Lucidia Console 12pt (as well as colors). I've now set the terminal to launch at that same size and font BUT when it opens it's way bigger than an opened traditional command prompt, again, using the same layout and font. Any ideas why?

Note: I'm happy to just keep using command prompts traditionally (i.e., multiple open prompts vs tabs) if I have to, it's just that it might be cool to have tabbed command prompts (like tabbed windows explorer). TIA for any replies.

Rohit Gupta
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William Viergever
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Just to make sure I was clear, @gronstaj basically answered my question, i.e., b/c of difference between pixals and points, I was able to get Terminal to almost exactly the same size as a console/Command Prompt.

William Viergever
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In Windows 11, you have the option of opening CMD either inside the classic Windows Console Host or inside the new Terminal Windows.

The default is now to open inside Terminal Windows, but this can be changed using Settings > Privacy & security > For developers > Terminal. Setting this to Windows Console Host means that both CMD and PowerShell will open using the old classical interface, which lacks tabs.

If you wish to have tabs for PowerShell, this means leaving this setting as Terminal Windows, but this means that CMD opens also in it.

To use CMD with the old interface and PowerShell with the new interface requires a third-party product.

See this post for possibilities : Multi-tab command prompt in Windows?

harrymc
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