This guide explains two recommended setting changes to ensure optimal display and operation of Windows Terminal.
Default Profile Setting
Configuration Steps
Setting Location
Settings > Startup > Default profile
Change To
PowerShell
Open Windows Terminal
Press Ctrl + , or select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
Select "Startup" from the left sidebar
In the "Default profile" dropdown menu, select PowerShell
Click "Save" in the bottom right corner
Settings Screen
Purpose
By setting PowerShell as the default instead of Command Prompt, script execution becomes more reliable. PowerShell is based on the .NET Framework and provides more features and cmdlets, ensuring stable operation.
Font Face Setting
Configuration Steps
Setting Location
Settings > Defaults > Appearance > Font face
Change To
MS Gothic
Open Windows Terminal
Press Ctrl + , or select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
Select "Defaults" from the left sidebar
Click "Appearance"
In the "Font face" dropdown menu, select MS Gothic
Click "Save" in the bottom right corner
Settings Screen
Purpose
When running Python scripts in a PowerShell window, using a monospace font makes processing logs clearer and easier to read. With a monospace font, all characters are displayed at the same width, so log alignment and tabular data are properly aligned, greatly improving readability.
Additional Notes
These settings apply to all terminal profiles unless overridden by individual profile settings
Font size and other appearance settings can be adjusted according to your preferences
If MS Gothic is not available, alternative monospace fonts such as "MS Mincho" or "Yu Gothic UI" can be used
Changes take effect immediately after saving
Verification
To verify that the settings have been applied correctly:
Close all Windows Terminal windows
Reopen Windows Terminal
Confirm that PowerShell starts by default (you should see the "PS C:\>" prompt)
Enter some Japanese text to confirm that the MS Gothic font is displayed correctly
