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[Feature Request] Border-/Titleless windows for displaying dynamic information with the Terminal #2238

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Basically I want (hopefully I am not alone) a mode for the Terminal where it is just a blank canvas.

This would allow me to run a Terminal for informational purposes (for example: htop on WSL, or sampler) to see stuff at a glance.
Since this is the only way this Terminal Window would be used (on a secondary monitor for example), it would be nice to reduce the space it takes up and make it more visually appealing by removing the title bar and window controls.

Linux users can achieve this through their window manager, and I have attached a screenshot of someone's config (it's i3 on Linux) to illustrate what I mean.

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Mind you, I have not done Windows App development in ages, and I am not sure wether it is even possible to remove the window controls here (Looking for feedback from the devs!).

If it is though, it could be exposed through a toggle with a customizable keybinding.

Quick Note

I know this is like a super superficial feature, and definitely the last thing that should be implemented once everything else is running smoothly. Just thought I'd document here that I think this should be a thing.

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Area-UserInterfaceIssues pertaining to the user interface of the Console or TerminalHelp WantedWe encourage anyone to jump in on these.Issue-FeatureComplex enough to require an in depth planning process and actual budgeted, scheduled work.Product-TerminalThe new Windows Terminal.Resolution-Fix-CommittedFix is checked in, but it might be 3-4 weeks until a release.

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