[PR #7015] Make sure caption controls "dim out" when window loses NC focus #26830

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opened 2026-01-31 09:18:23 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/7015

State: closed
Merged: No


Hello frands, I gib smol code

Summary

Make the caption controls "dim out" when window loses focus

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winmsg/wm-ncactivate
https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/5881
https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/3025

PR Checklist

  • Applies to [VT Render] Investigate not breaking lines for node-pty (#1625)
  • CLA signed. If not, go over here 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

Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments

Added a handler for WM_NCACTIVATE to propagate the focus change to the Titlebar Control.

The unfocused color is set to ForegroundBaseLow

Validation Steps Performed

None
Typed code on phone, PC is too weak to compile the whole project.

Also, My combined knowledge of c++ and xaml is still miniscule, so please have mercy😅😅

**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/7015 **State:** closed **Merged:** No --- <!-- 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)? --> Hello frands, I gib smol code ## Summary Make the caption controls "dim out" when window loses focus <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winmsg/wm-ncactivate https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/5881 https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/3025 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Applies to #1625 * [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 Added a handler for WM_NCACTIVATE to propagate the focus change to the Titlebar Control. The unfocused color is set to ForegroundBaseLow <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed None Typed code on phone, PC is too weak to compile the whole project. Also, My combined knowledge of c++ and xaml is still miniscule, so please have mercy😅😅
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Reference: starred/terminal#26830