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Splitting Panes in Windows Terminal and PowerShell the Most Overlooked Feature

11 days ago
  • #PowerShell
  • #Windows Terminal
  • #Productivity
  • Windows Terminal and PowerShell allow splitting panes in a single window or tab.
  • Many users are unaware of this feature, with only about 20% of those asked knowing about it.
  • Splitting panes enables easy navigation and viewing multiple terminals simultaneously.
  • Shortcuts: Shift + Alt + (+ or -) to split horizontally or vertically, Shift + Control + W to close a pane, Shift + Alt + D to duplicate a pane.
  • Active panels can be resized using Shift + Alt + direction keys.
  • The feature is useful for users with multiple monitors or those who manage many tabs.
  • Scripting can automate pane splitting via commands.
  • The feature is part of Windows Terminal, not PowerShell, and works with any shell configured in Windows Terminal.
  • Users inquired about the tool displaying CPU temperatures, suspected to be s-tui based on image search.