Security News > 2022 > August > Windows Terminal is now the default terminal in Windows 11 dev builds
Microsoft has finally made Windows Terminal the default terminal in Windows 11 Insider 'Dev' preview builds, bringing a new modern interface for all your command-line programs.
In both Windows 10 Insider builds and Windows 11, Microsoft has already integrated support for Windows Terminal into the operating system, letting you select it as your default console terminal.
"Over the course of 2022, we are planning to make Windows Terminal the default experience on Windows 11 devices," Windows Terminal Program Manager Kayla Cinnamon said.
Today, Microsoft has released Windows 11 'Dev' preview build 25188 and finally brings those plans to fruition, as in this build, Windows Terminal is now the default console when launching a command-line application or PowerShell script.
"Windows Terminal is now the default terminal in Windows 11. This means, all command line applications will open in Windows Terminal automatically," Microsoft announced today.
Once set as the default terminal, any console programs will now automatically launch within Windows Terminal.