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.
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