[PR #1257] Show name on startmenu tile #24555

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opened 2026-01-31 09:03:58 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/1257

State: closed
Merged: Yes


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  • Closes How can one deploy Windows Terminal from command line? (#1244)
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  • I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx

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Note that the word "Windows Terminal" is way too long for a medium size tile, and thus will be truncated by Windows. I choose "Terminal" as the short name for tiles, but I can revert that if you prefer to leave the app name as it is.

Example of a truncated tile:

Current implementation

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**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/1257 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Closes #1244 * [x] CLA signed. If not, go over [here](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com/microsoft/Terminal) and sign the CLA * [ ] Tests added/passed * [ ] Requires documentation to be updated * [ ] I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Note that the word "Windows Terminal" is way too long for a medium size tile, and thus will be truncated by Windows. I choose "Terminal" as the short name for tiles, but I can revert that if you prefer to leave the app name as it is. Example of a truncated tile: ![](https://i.imgur.com/0rJhuWw.png) Current implementation ![](https://i.imgur.com/wliLUnk.png) <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed
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Reference: starred/terminal#24555