unexpected behaviour: Windows Terminal window cannot be dragged by mouse #2032

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opened 2026-01-30 22:45:03 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Karl-WE on GitHub (Jun 24, 2019).

Environment

Windows build number: Windows 10 1903
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0

Steps to reproduce

you can only drag the window when clicking on the window title that is actually colored in Windows 10 color style ([1]marked green)
click on the window title ([1]marked red) you cannot move the window

![windows terminal drag window]
![1]
(https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/45657752/59983328-9258f700-961e-11e9-9522-357b93c911b0.png)

Expected behavior

I expect that left mouse click and hold on the complete window title should allow dragging of the Windows Terminal window.

Actual behavior

The left space this is reserved ([1]marked red) for new tabs or existing tabs (black) cannot be used to move the window

Originally created by @Karl-WE on GitHub (Jun 24, 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 Windows build number: Windows 10 1903 Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0 # Steps to reproduce you can only drag the window when clicking on the window title that is actually colored in Windows 10 color style ([1]marked green) click on the window title ([1]marked red) you cannot move the window ![windows terminal drag window] ![1] (https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/45657752/59983328-9258f700-961e-11e9-9522-357b93c911b0.png) # Expected behavior I expect that left mouse click and hold on the complete window title should allow dragging of the Windows Terminal window. # Actual behavior The left space this is reserved ([1]marked red) for new tabs or existing tabs (black) cannot be used to move the window
claunia added the Needs-Tag-FixResolution-DuplicateProduct-Terminal labels 2026-01-30 22:45:04 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#2032