Change Font in Windows Terminal Session using PowerShell
If you're using the Windows Terminal and want to change the font size or type in a terminal session using PowerShell, you can do so by accessing the terminal's settings through PowerShell. This article will cover the key concepts and steps to change the font in a Windows Terminal session using PowerShell.
Understanding Windows Terminal Settings
Windows Terminal stores its settings in a JSON file called settings.json. This file contains all the configurations for the terminal, including font settings. To access this file, you can use PowerShell and navigate to the directory where the file is located.
Accessing Windows Terminal Settings through PowerShell
To access the settings.json file, you can use the following PowerShell command:
notepad.exe $PROFILE | Out-NullThis command opens the PowerShell profile in Notepad. The profile is a script that runs every time PowerShell starts. By default, the profile is located in the user's documents folder. In the profile, you can add commands to navigate to the Windows Terminal settings file.
Changing Font Settings in the Settings File
Once you have opened the settings.json file, you can change the font settings by modifying the "profiles" section of the file. Here's an example of how to change the font family and size:
"profiles": {
"defaults": {
"fontFace": "Consolas",
"fontSize": 12
}
}
In this example, the "fontFace" property sets the font family to Consolas, and the "fontSize" property sets the font size to 12. You can change these values to the font family and size of your choice.
Saving Changes and Restarting Windows Terminal
After you have made changes to the settings.json file, save the changes and close Notepad. Restart the Windows Terminal to apply the changes. The new font settings should now be applied to the terminal session.
Changing the font in a Windows Terminal session using PowerShell is a straightforward process. By accessing the terminal's settings through PowerShell, you can modify the settings.json file to change the font family and size. With the steps outlined in this article, you can easily customize the font settings in your Windows Terminal sessions.
References
- Microsoft. (2021). Windows Terminal settings. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/customize-settings/profile-settings
- Microsoft. (2021). PowerShell profiles. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_profiles?view=powershell-7.2