

VS Code is a great choice, although Notepad is fine if you’re happy to edit without color-coding and syntax checking.You may wonder what must’ve gone wrong, but luckily there are ways to tackle this problem.

The configuration is defined in a single settings.json file, so you may be prompted to choose a text editor. Settings are accessed from the drop-down menu or Ctrl +, (comma).

To close the active pane or tab, press Alt + Shift + W or enter the terminal’s standard exit command (usually exit). This only affects the current tab it doesn’t permanently change the profile. You can also change the name or color by right-clicking the tab and choosing a menu option: Tabs can be renamed by double-clicking the text. The size of a pane can be adjusted by holding Alt + Shift and using the cursor keys to resize accordingly. Hold down Alt and use the cursor keys to switch between active panes from the keyboard. To open another profile in a new pane, hold down the Alt key when choosing it from the drop-down menu.

Windows has fully embraced Linux, and WSL2 makes it a seamless pleasure. It’s fast, configurable, looks great, and offers all the benefits of both Windows and Linux development. In this article, we’ll explore Windows Terminal, the ideal accompaniment to WSL2.
