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Windows Terminal

A tabbed window that hosts command shells. It does not define the command language.

What it is for

Keep PowerShell and Command Prompt tabs in one place. Choose the right profile before following a command example.

Install it

  1. Search Start for Terminal first. If it is missing, use Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store via the official guide.

Official setup instructions ↗

Open it

  1. Open Start → Terminal.
  2. Use the arrow beside + to choose a PowerShell or Command Prompt tab. The tab title identifies the shell.

Check it is installed — then verify

Where · Windows Terminal

In the Terminal window. Choose the shell profile named in the step. Tool guide

Open the profile menu. Check that you can select a PowerShell tab.

What you should see: A tab opens with a waiting command prompt.

Try one small thing

Where · PowerShell

At the PowerShell prompt. Type the command, then press Enter. Tool guide

Inside a PowerShell tab in Windows Terminal, type:

Get-Location

What you should see: A folder path is printed; the command was handled by PowerShell.

If something looks different

  1. A command fails despite Terminal opening: check the tab’s shell, not just the app name.
  2. A profile is missing: its shell may need installation first. Terminal does not install every shell.

Lessons using this tool

Some use it only for optional local practice. Each lesson explains what you actually need.

No published lesson requires this tool yet. This guide is ready for future follow-along tutorials.

Official help

Guide reviewed 2026-09-09. Menu labels can differ between versions.