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Make terminal beeps highlight Windows Terminal in the taskbar, to get user attention when backgrounded #1608

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A long running task is running in the Terminal. The user is using another app.

Something happens requiring attention from the user.

What happens now

The terminal beeps, but the user doesn't know about it, and doesn't see the issue.

What should happen

The taskbar item becomes highlighted, showing that the terminal needs attention (optionally this can be disabled).

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    Area-UserInterfaceIssues pertaining to the user interface of the Console or TerminalArea-VTVirtual Terminal sequence supportIssue-FeatureComplex enough to require an in depth planning process and actual budgeted, scheduled work.Product-ConptyFor console issues specifically related to conptyProduct-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.Resolution-Fix-CommittedFix is checked in, but it might be 3-4 weeks until a release.

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