Windows Terminal Skills

Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master Windows Terminal, the powerful terminal application for Windows. You’ll begin by learning how to install it using two simple methods and customize its appearance, startup settings, and color schemes. You’ll also explore interaction settings to optimize your terminal experience and create custom keyboard shortcuts for efficiency. Next, you’ll dive into profile management, learning how to reorder, hide, and modify profiles to suit different tasks. The course also covers advanced features such as working with panes to run multiple shells in one window. Finally, have fun by creating a retro-themed command prompt. This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want to harness the full potential of Windows Terminal. No prerequisites are required, although some familiarity with the command prompt is beneficial.

Syllabus

Overview

In this module, we will provide an introduction to Windows Terminal and give you a clear overview of what to expect from the course. You'll learn about the course structure and the fundamental features of Windows Terminal.

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce you to Windows Terminal, its unique features, and how it enhances the command-line experience. We’ll also walk you through the installation process with two methods and their respective benefits.

Basic Settings

In this module, we will cover the basic settings in Windows Terminal, including startup behavior, interaction preferences, and customization of appearance and color schemes. You'll also learn how to set up and modify keyboard shortcuts to streamline your workflow.

Profiles

In this module, we will dive into profiles in Windows Terminal, showing you how to work with and customize them for various shells. You’ll learn to organize and personalize your profiles to suit your needs.

Advanced Configuration

In this module, we will explore more advanced features in Windows Terminal, such as working with panes and customizing your command prompt with a retro theme. You’ll learn how to make the most of Windows Terminal’s versatile configuration options.