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Use of acrylicOpacity have no effect #9327

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opened 2026-01-31 01:51:48 +00:00 by claunia · 6 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:48 +00:00
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Originally created by @AkashKrx on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020).

Environment

Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19041.329]
Windows Terminal version : 1.0.1401.0

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open Windows Terminal
  2. Open Settings & Edit add following options in settings

"defaults":
        {
            // Put settings here that you want to apply to all profiles.
			"useAcrylic": true, 
			"acrylicOpacity": 0.5			
        },
  1. Save settings.

Expected behavior

Change the opacity of Windows terminal background

Actual behavior

Use of acrylicOpacity have no effect

Also, I have a transparency effect on in windows settings as mentioned in this #3886

settings.json file

// This file was initially generated by Windows Terminal 0.11.1191.0
// It should still be usable in newer versions, but newer versions might have additional
// settings, help text, or changes that you will not see unless you clear this file
// and let us generate a new one for you.

// To view the default settings, hold "alt" while clicking on the "Settings" button.
// For documentation on these settings, see: https://aka.ms/terminal-documentation
{
    "$schema": "https://aka.ms/terminal-profiles-schema",

    "defaultProfile": "{0caa0dad-35be-5f56-a8ff-afceeeaa6101}",

    // You can add more global application settings here.
    // To learn more about global settings, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-global-settings

    // If enabled, selections are automatically copied to your clipboard.
    "copyOnSelect": false,

    // If enabled, formatted data is also copied to your clipboard
    "copyFormatting": false,

    // A profile specifies a command to execute paired with information about how it should look and feel.
    // Each one of them will appear in the 'New Tab' dropdown,
    //   and can be invoked from the commandline with `wt.exe -p xxx`
    // To learn more about profiles, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-profile-settings
    "profiles":
    {
        "defaults":
        {
            // Put settings here that you want to apply to all profiles.
			"useAcrylic": true, 
			"acrylicOpacity": 0.5
			//"backgroundImage":"C:/Users/skyar/AppData/Local/WTerminal/israel-sundseth-BYu8ITUWMfc-unsplash.jpg",
			//"backgroundImageOpacity" : 0.2,
			//"backgroundImageStretchMode" : "uniformToFill"
        },
        "list":
        [
            {
                // Make changes here to the powershell.exe profile.
                "guid": "{61c54bbd-c2c6-5271-96e7-009a87ff44bf}",
                "name": "Windows PowerShell",
                "commandline": "powershell.exe",
                "hidden": false				
            },
            {
                // Make changes here to the cmd.exe profile.
                "guid": "{0caa0dad-35be-5f56-a8ff-afceeeaa6101}",
                "name": "Command Prompt",
                "commandline": "cmd.exe",
                "hidden": false,
				"startingDirectory":"."			
            },
            {
                "guid": "{46ca431a-3a87-5fb3-83cd-11ececc031d2}",
                "hidden": false,
                "name": "kali-linux",
                "source": "Windows.Terminal.Wsl"
            },
            {
                "guid": "{b453ae62-4e3d-5e58-b989-0a998ec441b8}",
                "hidden": false,
                "name": "Azure Cloud Shell",
                "source": "Windows.Terminal.Azure"
            }
        ]
    },

    // Add custom color schemes to this array.
    // To learn more about color schemes, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-color-schemes
    "schemes": [],

    // Add custom keybindings to this array.
    // To unbind a key combination from your defaults.json, set the command to "unbound".
    // To learn more about keybindings, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-keybindings
    "keybindings":
    [
        // Copy and paste are bound to Ctrl+Shift+C and Ctrl+Shift+V in your defaults.json.
        // These two lines additionally bind them to Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.
        // To learn more about selection, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-selection
        { "command": {"action": "copy", "singleLine": false }, "keys": "ctrl+c" },
        { "command": "paste", "keys": "ctrl+v" },

        // Press Ctrl+Shift+F to open the search box
        { "command": "find", "keys": "ctrl+shift+f" },

        // Press Alt+Shift+D to open a new pane.
        // - "split": "auto" makes this pane open in the direction that provides the most surface area.
        // - "splitMode": "duplicate" makes the new pane use the focused pane's profile.
        // To learn more about panes, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-panes
        { "command": { "action": "splitPane", "split": "auto", "splitMode": "duplicate" }, "keys": "alt+shift+d" }
    ]
}
Originally created by @AkashKrx on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020). # Environment ```none Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19041.329] Windows Terminal version : 1.0.1401.0 ``` # Steps to reproduce 1. Open Windows Terminal 2. Open Settings & Edit add following options in settings ``` "defaults": { // Put settings here that you want to apply to all profiles. "useAcrylic": true, "acrylicOpacity": 0.5 }, ``` 3. Save settings. # Expected behavior Change the opacity of Windows terminal background # Actual behavior Use of acrylicOpacity have no effect Also, I have a transparency effect on in windows settings as mentioned in this #3886 # settings.json file ``` // This file was initially generated by Windows Terminal 0.11.1191.0 // It should still be usable in newer versions, but newer versions might have additional // settings, help text, or changes that you will not see unless you clear this file // and let us generate a new one for you. // To view the default settings, hold "alt" while clicking on the "Settings" button. // For documentation on these settings, see: https://aka.ms/terminal-documentation { "$schema": "https://aka.ms/terminal-profiles-schema", "defaultProfile": "{0caa0dad-35be-5f56-a8ff-afceeeaa6101}", // You can add more global application settings here. // To learn more about global settings, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-global-settings // If enabled, selections are automatically copied to your clipboard. "copyOnSelect": false, // If enabled, formatted data is also copied to your clipboard "copyFormatting": false, // A profile specifies a command to execute paired with information about how it should look and feel. // Each one of them will appear in the 'New Tab' dropdown, // and can be invoked from the commandline with `wt.exe -p xxx` // To learn more about profiles, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-profile-settings "profiles": { "defaults": { // Put settings here that you want to apply to all profiles. "useAcrylic": true, "acrylicOpacity": 0.5 //"backgroundImage":"C:/Users/skyar/AppData/Local/WTerminal/israel-sundseth-BYu8ITUWMfc-unsplash.jpg", //"backgroundImageOpacity" : 0.2, //"backgroundImageStretchMode" : "uniformToFill" }, "list": [ { // Make changes here to the powershell.exe profile. "guid": "{61c54bbd-c2c6-5271-96e7-009a87ff44bf}", "name": "Windows PowerShell", "commandline": "powershell.exe", "hidden": false }, { // Make changes here to the cmd.exe profile. "guid": "{0caa0dad-35be-5f56-a8ff-afceeeaa6101}", "name": "Command Prompt", "commandline": "cmd.exe", "hidden": false, "startingDirectory":"." }, { "guid": "{46ca431a-3a87-5fb3-83cd-11ececc031d2}", "hidden": false, "name": "kali-linux", "source": "Windows.Terminal.Wsl" }, { "guid": "{b453ae62-4e3d-5e58-b989-0a998ec441b8}", "hidden": false, "name": "Azure Cloud Shell", "source": "Windows.Terminal.Azure" } ] }, // Add custom color schemes to this array. // To learn more about color schemes, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-color-schemes "schemes": [], // Add custom keybindings to this array. // To unbind a key combination from your defaults.json, set the command to "unbound". // To learn more about keybindings, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-keybindings "keybindings": [ // Copy and paste are bound to Ctrl+Shift+C and Ctrl+Shift+V in your defaults.json. // These two lines additionally bind them to Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. // To learn more about selection, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-selection { "command": {"action": "copy", "singleLine": false }, "keys": "ctrl+c" }, { "command": "paste", "keys": "ctrl+v" }, // Press Ctrl+Shift+F to open the search box { "command": "find", "keys": "ctrl+shift+f" }, // Press Alt+Shift+D to open a new pane. // - "split": "auto" makes this pane open in the direction that provides the most surface area. // - "splitMode": "duplicate" makes the new pane use the focused pane's profile. // To learn more about panes, visit https://aka.ms/terminal-panes { "command": { "action": "splitPane", "split": "auto", "splitMode": "duplicate" }, "keys": "alt+shift+d" } ] } ```
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020):

Does transparency work in calculator?

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020): Does transparency work in calculator?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:50 +00:00
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@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020):

Note that you'll need to restart Windows Terminal for the acrylic option to take effect if you've just changed it. Also make sure your computer is plugged in - the acrylic effect can be disabled if your computer has entered battery saver mode.

@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020): Note that you'll need to restart Windows Terminal for the acrylic option to take effect if you've just changed it. Also make sure your computer is plugged in - the acrylic effect can be disabled if your computer has entered battery saver mode.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:50 +00:00
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@AkashKrx commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020):

@DHowett No, my calculator is also not transparent.

@j4james I did restart Windows Terminal just be sure. My laptop is plugged in & set on Best Performance mode. But still no transparency.

old windows cmd however I can set it to transparent and that works great.

@AkashKrx commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020): @DHowett No, my calculator is also not transparent. @j4james I did restart Windows Terminal just be sure. My laptop is plugged in & set on Best Performance mode. But still no transparency. old windows cmd however I can set it to transparent and that works great.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:50 +00:00
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@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020):

If it doesn't even work in calculator, then I suspect it may just be that your graphics card doesn't support acrylic.

@j4james commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020): If it doesn't even work in calculator, then I suspect it may just be that your graphics card doesn't support acrylic.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:50 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020):

Indeed. Sorry!

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jun 30, 2020): Indeed. Sorry!
claunia commented 2026-01-31 01:51:50 +00:00
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@AthsaraFernando commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2024):

instead of this line
"acrylicOpacity": 0.5
use this
"opacity": 50,

@AthsaraFernando commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2024): instead of this line "acrylicOpacity": 0.5 use this "opacity": 50,
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