Retro terminal effects do not work while Software rendering is enabled #19414

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opened 2026-01-31 06:42:39 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @SubsTheTechnomancer on GitHub (Feb 19, 2023).

Windows Terminal version

1.17.1023

Windows build number

10.0.19044.0

Other Software

No response

Steps to reproduce

  • Open any terminal tab
  • Ensure the tab has "Retro Terminal Effects" on in its Appearance settings
  • Turn on Software Rendering

Expected Behavior

Retro Terminal effects are displayed for tabs as normal

Actual Behavior

Retro Terminal effects are missing or not being rendered

Originally created by @SubsTheTechnomancer on GitHub (Feb 19, 2023). ### Windows Terminal version 1.17.1023 ### Windows build number 10.0.19044.0 ### Other Software _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce - Open any terminal tab - Ensure the tab has "Retro Terminal Effects" on in its Appearance settings - Turn on Software Rendering ### Expected Behavior Retro Terminal effects are displayed for tabs as normal ### Actual Behavior Retro Terminal effects are missing or not being rendered
claunia added the Resolution-By-DesignNeeds-TriageIssue-Bug labels 2026-01-31 06:42:39 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#19414