Security News > 2022 > September > Windows Terminal gets support for creating custom themes
Microsoft released a new Windows Terminal version today that adds a long-awaited feature, making it possible to create and use custom themes.
For now, users can only create themes by editing the Windows Terminal global JSON settings file to alter the background color of tabs and tab rows and choose between light and dark terminal window themes.
"We have modified some of the default colors in Windows Terminal for a more cohesive appearance. Additionally, we are defaulting Terminal to use dark theme, rather than following the system theme," Cinnamon added.
Since August, Microsoft has also made the Windows Terminal the default terminal in Windows 11 Insider 'Dev' preview builds.
"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.
You can install Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview from the official Microsoft Store, the GitHub releases page, or with the help of the Windows Package Manager command-line tool.