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Nguyenais
Bronze Contributor
Dec 25, 2024

Window scaling issue for Terminal app when connecting to external monitor

The Title bar is so nicely compacted. This would gone if you re-open the window. Windows Terminal bugs out on window scaling while I connect/disconnect from external display.  
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Ermiass
Iron Contributor
Jan 08, 2025

The scaling issue with Windows Terminal when connecting/disconnecting external monitors is a known problem. To fix it:

  1. Adjust Scaling Settings:
    • Right-click the desktop, go to Display settings, and ensure scaling matches between monitors. Use 100% for consistency.
  2. Force Terminal DPI Awareness:
    • Right-click the Terminal shortcut, go to Properties > Compatibility > Change high DPI settings, and check Override high DPI scaling behavior. Set it to Application.
  3. Restart the Terminal:
    • Close and reopen the Terminal after adjusting settings to reset the scaling.

These steps should help resolve the window scaling bug!

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