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opened 2026-01-31 05:50:01 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:50:01 +00:00
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Originally created by @debeshmandal on GitHub (Jun 11, 2022).

Description of the new feature/enhancement

A button/option/field in the settings file/keyboard shortcut/command that allows for quick muting of the entire terminal window.

Current behaviour:

  • Everytime I open the terminal, I use Ubuntu via WSL2, and inevitably type something like cd and then hit the TAB key many times to view my directory
  • This smashing of the TAB key throws the terminal error sound
  • To prevent the sound, I open up Volume Mixer and manually mute Windows Terminal, which mutes the current window
  • For each new window, repeat the above step

Example Desired Behaviour (e.g. from drop-down command palette menu)

  • When I open Terminal, I click on the small arrow next to the new tab button (a ➕ sign)
  • In between Move tab forward and New tab there is a button called Mute Window
  • I click it and it mutes the window
  • Next time I open a Terminal, this mute is remembered so I can smash my tab key in peace
  • If I want to unmute the window, in the same command palette at the end of Toggle terminal visual effects there is a new option called Unmute Window which reverses the mute and is remembered between sessions.

This should summarise the idea of the desired behaviour, although I appreciate there may be a better way than using a Mute/Unmute setting regarding UI/UX for users to mute the window, so am open to suggestions.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

I unfortunately have no idea how you control system sounds via applications in Windows but would be interested in learning from an experienced user 😄

Originally created by @debeshmandal on GitHub (Jun 11, 2022). # Description of the new feature/enhancement A button/option/field in the settings file/keyboard shortcut/command that allows for quick muting of the entire terminal window. ## Current behaviour: - Everytime I open the terminal, I use Ubuntu via WSL2, and inevitably type something like `cd` and then hit the TAB key many times to view my directory - This smashing of the TAB key throws the terminal error sound - To prevent the sound, I open up Volume Mixer and manually mute Windows Terminal, which mutes the current window - For each new window, repeat the above step ## Example Desired Behaviour (e.g. from drop-down command palette menu) - When I open Terminal, I click on the small arrow next to the new tab button (a ➕ sign) - In between `Move tab forward` and `New tab` there is a button called `Mute Window` - I click it and it mutes the window - Next time I open a Terminal, this mute is remembered so I can smash my tab key in peace - If I want to unmute the window, in the same command palette at the end of `Toggle terminal visual effects` there is a new option called `Unmute Window` which reverses the mute and is remembered between sessions. This should summarise the idea of the desired behaviour, although I appreciate there may be a better way than using a `Mute`/`Unmute` setting regarding UI/UX for users to mute the window, so am open to suggestions. # Proposed technical implementation details (optional) I unfortunately have no idea how you control system sounds via applications in Windows but would be interested in learning from an experienced user 😄
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:50:03 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jun 13, 2022):

Sounds like you're looking for the "bellStyle": "none" setting/?

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jun 13, 2022): Sounds like you're looking for the [`"bellStyle": "none"`](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/customize-settings/profile-advanced#bell-notification-style) setting/?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:50:03 +00:00
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@debeshmandal commented on GitHub (Jun 13, 2022):

Thanks! That was what I was looking for 👍

@debeshmandal commented on GitHub (Jun 13, 2022): Thanks! That was what I was looking for 👍
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