Bug Report - profiles.json "background" conflict between profiles and (color) schemes #2854

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opened 2026-01-30 23:07:07 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
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Originally created by @JeremyTBradshaw on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019).

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Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.239]
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): Version: 0.2.1831.0

Any other software?  Yes, I have other software installed on my computer.

Steps to reproduce

The default profiles in profiles.json contain the element "background" which overrides any color scheme that you set.

Expected behavior

The expectation is that a color scheme's background would override the profile's.

Actual behavior

You have to know to delete the "background" element from the profiles, and only then will color schemes' background color take effect.

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claunia added the Issue-QuestionResolution-By-DesignArea-SettingsProduct-Terminal labels 2026-01-30 23:07:07 +00:00
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019):

This is by design, but it could be better-documented. A profile should be able to override specific local things about its color scheme. It can even embed an entire color table if you'd like.

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019): This is by design, but it could be better-documented. A profile should be able to override specific local things about its color scheme. It can even embed an entire color table if you'd like.
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@JeremyTBradshaw commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2019):

Thanks for the confirmation on design - makes sense.

@JeremyTBradshaw commented on GitHub (Jul 22, 2019): Thanks for the confirmation on design - makes sense.
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Reference: starred/terminal#2854