Update WT help to be in sync with docs.microsoft.com #15183

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opened 2026-01-31 04:30:48 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
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Originally created by @elsaco on GitHub (Sep 12, 2021).

Windows Terminal version (or Windows build number)

10.0.19043.0 1.10.2383.0

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This issue was inspired by #11206

Steps to reproduce

  • run "wt -h" to display help

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Actual Behavior

Sample help output:

wt_help

There's a lot more help online.

Originally created by @elsaco on GitHub (Sep 12, 2021). ### Windows Terminal version (or Windows build number) 10.0.19043.0 1.10.2383.0 ### Other Software This issue was inspired by #11206 ### Steps to reproduce - run "wt -h" to display help ### Expected Behavior - help to be in sync with https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/ ### Actual Behavior Sample help output: ![wt_help](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3933920/133001284-76f30440-8297-4585-a2ba-42b05761cf2a.png) There's a lot more help online.
claunia added the Needs-TriageNeeds-Tag-Fix labels 2026-01-31 04:30:48 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2021):

There is a bit of confusion here. The -p argument is an argument to the new-tab subcommand. To see all subcommand help, use wt new-tab --help (repeat with split-pane, etc.)

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2021): There is a bit of confusion here. The -p argument is an argument to the `new-tab` subcommand. To see all subcommand help, use `wt new-tab --help` (repeat with `split-pane`, etc.)
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Reference: starred/terminal#15183