How To Restore Blue Background In Powershell On Windows Terminal

Although the default settings are optimal for most users, those who have been using Command Prompt and PowerShell separately for a long time may find it a little confusing, since the blue background in the PowerShell console provided a visual queue of the command-line tool they were using.  If you prefer the legacy blue background on PowerShell, Windows Terminal allows you to change the color scheme using the settings UI (version 1.6 or later) or “settings.json” file. In this guide, you will learn how to change the default PowerShell color scheme for the Windows Terminal app on Windows 10.

Change PowerShell color scheme using Windows Terminal settings UI Change PowerShell color scheme using Windows Terminal settings.json

Change PowerShell color scheme using Windows Terminal settings UI

To bring back the blue background to PowerShell with the settings UI, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, open a new PowerShell session, and it should now appear with the traditional blue color background. PowerShell blue background option

Change PowerShell color scheme using Windows Terminal settings.json

To change the color scheme for PowerShell to bring back the legacy colors with the settings.json file, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the command-line tool will now use the same blue background found in the traditional version of PowerShell. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.