Snapping terminal to/from display with different scale causes terminal to render incorrectly #1488

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opened 2026-01-30 22:28:30 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
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Originally created by @Summon528 on GitHub (Jun 3, 2019).

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Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18908.1000]
Windows Terminal version (if applicable):

Any other software?

Steps to reproduce

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This is my display setup

  • 1 is the smaller laptop display with 125% scale.
  • 2 is the bigger main display with 100% scale.
  1. Open Terminal in the main display
  2. Press win + right (This will snap the terminal to the right side of the main display)
  3. Press win + right again (This will snap the terminal to the left side of the laptop monitor)
  4. Press win + left (This will again snap the terminal to the right side of the main display)

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Actual behavior

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Originally created by @Summon528 on GitHub (Jun 3, 2019). <!-- This bug tracker is monitored by Windows Terminal development team and other technical folks. **Important: When reporting BSODs or security issues, DO NOT attach memory dumps, logs, or traces to Github issues**. Instead, send dumps/traces to secure@microsoft.com, referencing this GitHub issue. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> # Environment ```none Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18908.1000] Windows Terminal version (if applicable): Any other software? ``` # Steps to reproduce ![imgur](https://i.imgur.com/JRC88Ei.png) This is my display setup - 1 is the smaller laptop display with 125% scale. - 2 is the bigger main display with 100% scale. 1. Open Terminal in the main display 2. Press `win + right` (This will snap the terminal to the right side of the main display) 3. Press `win + right` again (This will snap the terminal to the left side of the laptop monitor) 4. Press `win + left` (This will again snap the terminal to the right side of the main display) <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> # Actual behavior ![imgur](https://i.imgur.com/Q7hde7r.png) <!-- What's actually happening? -->
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2020):

This screenshot is from 0.2. I'm gonna say we fixed this -- if we haven't, can you let me know?

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2020): This screenshot is from 0.2. I'm gonna say we fixed this -- if we haven't, can you let me know?
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Reference: starred/terminal#1488