If you prefer the dark theme when typing commands, you can change theme mode from the “Appearance” settings page or editing the “Settings.json” file with a text editor like Visual Studio Code. While the names may be used interchangeably, a theme is not the same as a color scheme. The Windows Terminal defines a theme as the application color mode (light or dark). The color scheme is a scheme of colors for the background, selection, cursor, foreground, etc., and they only apply to a specific command-line tool (Command Prompt, PowerShell, WSL2, etc.).  In this guide, you will learn the steps to change themes for the Windows Terminal app on Windows 10.

Enable Windows Terminal dark theme via Settings UI Enable Windows Terminal dark theme via JSON file

Enable Windows Terminal dark theme via Settings UI

To enable the dark mode on the Terminal app, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the theme color will be reflected in the frame, tabs, and settings. Appearance Theme settings If you want to customize the command-line colors, you have to change the color scheme settings.

Enable Windows Terminal dark theme via JSON file

To change the Terminal theme mode, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the theme will apply to the entire application. JSON theme option All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.