Windows Terminal is a modern, powerful, and customizable terminal, used to run command line applications. This course will teach you how to
install and configure the Windows Terminal.
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Windows Terminal is a modern, powerful, and customizable terminal, used to run command line applications. This course will teach you how to install and configure the Windows Terminal.
Windows Terminal is a modern, powerful, and customizable terminal, used to run command line applications. This course will teach you how to install and configure the Windows Terminal.
Microsoft created a modern, fast, and customizable Windows Terminal to integrate with any command line application, but have you spent time with it to understand how to make it work better for your own needs? If you’re a Windows power user or an IT professional working in roles such as support, administration, development, and engineering, getting up to speed with the Windows Terminal will help reduce friction when working with command line applications, while allowing you to customize the look and feel of the terminal to make it your own. In this course, Windows Terminal: Getting Started, you'll learn to install, configure, and customize the Windows Terminal. First, you'll understand what Windows Terminal is and how to install it. Next, you'll explore how to manage the terminal by adding profiles and configuring settings. Finally, you'll spend some time using the common features of the terminal that you can leverage in your day-to-day use, and understand how to customize the terminal appearance to your liking. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of the Windows Terminal and what is needed to install, configure, customize, and use the terminal for all your command line applications.
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Introducing Windows Terminal
Windows Terminal Profiles and Settings
Using Windows Terminal
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Review command line concepts
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Strengthen your foundational knowledge of command line concepts to enhance your usage of Windows Terminal.
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Review materials from previous courses or tutorials covering command line basics
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Familiarize yourself with common command line syntax and conventions
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Practice using simple commands to navigate and manipulate files and directories
Gather course materials
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Ensure you have all the necessary course materials, such as the syllabus, assignments, and any required software, to prepare for successful learning.
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Access the course website and download the syllabus
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Gather any software required for the course, such as Windows Terminal
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Create a dedicated folder for course materials
Participate in a peer study group
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Engage with peers to exchange knowledge, clarify concepts, and enhance your understanding of Windows Terminal.
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Collaborative Learning
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Connect with classmates or fellow learners interested in forming a study group
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Establish a regular meeting schedule and agree on discussion topics
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Actively participate in discussions, share insights, and engage with others' perspectives
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Practice using Windows Terminal commands
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Reinforce your understanding of Windows Terminal commands and improve your proficiency in using the terminal.
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Open Windows Terminal
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Practice navigating the terminal using commands such as cd and dir
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Experiment with different commands to explore their functionality
Volunteer as a mentor for beginner Windows Terminal users
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Deepen your understanding of Windows Terminal by sharing your knowledge with others and providing guidance to beginners.
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Mentorship
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Identify opportunities to mentor or assist individuals who are new to Windows Terminal
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Share your knowledge, provide guidance, and answer questions
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Receive valuable feedback and reinforce your own understanding through the mentoring process
Review command line concepts
Show steps
Strengthen your foundational knowledge of command line concepts to enhance your usage of Windows Terminal.
Show steps
- Review materials from previous courses or tutorials covering command line basics
- Familiarize yourself with common command line syntax and conventions
- Practice using simple commands to navigate and manipulate files and directories
Gather course materials
Show steps
Ensure you have all the necessary course materials, such as the syllabus, assignments, and any required software, to prepare for successful learning.
Show steps
- Access the course website and download the syllabus
- Gather any software required for the course, such as Windows Terminal
- Create a dedicated folder for course materials
Participate in a peer study group
Show steps
Engage with peers to exchange knowledge, clarify concepts, and enhance your understanding of Windows Terminal.
Browse courses on
Collaborative Learning
Show steps
- Connect with classmates or fellow learners interested in forming a study group
- Establish a regular meeting schedule and agree on discussion topics
- Actively participate in discussions, share insights, and engage with others' perspectives
Practice using Windows Terminal commands
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Windows Terminal commands and improve your proficiency in using the terminal.
Show steps
- Open Windows Terminal
- Practice navigating the terminal using commands such as cd and dir
- Experiment with different commands to explore their functionality
Volunteer as a mentor for beginner Windows Terminal users
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of Windows Terminal by sharing your knowledge with others and providing guidance to beginners.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Identify opportunities to mentor or assist individuals who are new to Windows Terminal
- Share your knowledge, provide guidance, and answer questions
- Receive valuable feedback and reinforce your own understanding through the mentoring process
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