Cursor does not blink in WSL and after leaving it too. #17803

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opened 2026-01-31 05:53:53 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Anutrix on GitHub (Jun 25, 2022).

Windows Terminal version

1.13.11432.0

Windows build number

10.0.22000.0

Other Software

WSL2 as Kali GNU/Linux Rolling on Windows 10 x86_64:
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Steps to reproduce

  1. Open Windows Terminal by any means like Win+X shortcut menu. Notice cursor is blinking.
  2. Type kali or your WSL system name to start it.
  3. Notice that cursor does not blink.
  4. Type exit to exit WSL shell to return to normal PowerShell on the terminal.
  5. Notice that it's not blinking even here now.

Only way after this is to start a new terminal tab or window.

Expected Behavior

Cursor should blink even in a WSL and also after leaving it.

Actual Behavior

Cursor does not blink in WSL and also after leaving it.

Originally created by @Anutrix on GitHub (Jun 25, 2022). ### Windows Terminal version 1.13.11432.0 ### Windows build number 10.0.22000.0 ### Other Software WSL2 as Kali GNU/Linux Rolling on Windows 10 x86_64: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11459028/175801698-0b97c9c1-d692-47c6-9758-b431f34f0303.png) ### Steps to reproduce 1. Open Windows Terminal by any means like Win+X shortcut menu. Notice cursor is blinking. 2. Type `kali` or your WSL system name to start it. 3. Notice that cursor does not blink. 4. Type `exit` to exit WSL shell to return to normal PowerShell on the terminal. 5. Notice that it's not blinking even here now. Only way after this is to start a new terminal tab or window. ### Expected Behavior Cursor should blink even in a WSL and also after leaving it. ### Actual Behavior Cursor does not blink in WSL and also after leaving it.
claunia added the Needs-TriageIssue-BugNeeds-Tag-Fix labels 2026-01-31 05:53:53 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#17803