Microsoft is bringing the best of Windows Terminal to Windows 11's native Command Prompt
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft is updating the Windows Console Host to integrate key features from the Windows Terminal app, enhancing the core Windows Command Prompt experience without adding tab support, which remains exclusive to Windows Terminal.
- New features include support for sixel graphics, improved clipboard handling with OSC 52 support, bold font rendering, regular expression search in the Find dialog, and significant scrolling performance improvements.
- Accessibility has been enhanced through rewritten MSAA integration and UI Automation support, along with improved pop-up dialog compatibility for screen readers and assistive technologies.
- Additional updates include an optional Direct3D rendering path, more reliable snap-on-input behavior in WSL and PowerShell, and fixes for rectangular text selection and paste reliability issues.
- These improvements are currently available in preview for Windows Insiders on the Canary Channel and are expected to be rolled out to all users in the coming months.
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