Windows 10: Is it possible to create a shortcut that will open WSL in Windows Terminal?

Discus and support Is it possible to create a shortcut that will open WSL in Windows Terminal? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; The title says it all. I'd like to be able to open WSL in Windows Terminal without having to open the terminal, then either click the down arrow >... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/FloatingMilkshake, Sep 14, 2020.

  1. /U/FLOATINGMILKSHAKE
    /u/FloatingMilkshake Win User

    Is it possible to create a shortcut that will open WSL in Windows Terminal?


    The title says it all. I'd like to be able to open WSL in Windows Terminal without having to open the terminal, then either click the down arrow > Ubuntu or type wsl.

    submitted by /u/FloatingMilkshake
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    :)
     
    /u/FloatingMilkshake, Sep 14, 2020
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  2. VINODH_KUMAR V
    Vinodh_Kumar V Win User

    How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

    Hi Marcos,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
    a keyboard shortcut for an app.

    Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

    Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

    Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Sep 14, 2020
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  3. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User
    Create desktop shortcuts to websites with Edge

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge.
    • Click the three dots at top right corner.
    • Choose Open with Internet Explorer.
    • Right Click and click on create shortcut.
    • The shortcut shall open in Microsoft Edge, if it is your default browser.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further assistance, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Sep 14, 2020
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  4. ABDUL_MALIK
    Abdul_Malik Win User

    Is it possible to create a shortcut that will open WSL in Windows Terminal?

    How does one create shortcuts to start applications?

    Hello Michel,

    Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.


    • What happens when you right-click on an app in Start?
    You can create keyboard shortcuts to quickly open the desktop apps you use most often.

    Keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you complete tasks in Windows that might otherwise take many steps.

    Let us follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to
    create a keyboard shortcut     for an app.

    Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

    http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows-8/create-keyboard-shortcuts-to-open-apps

    Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

    Also, see: Keyboard shortcuts

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/keyboard-shortcuts

    Hope it helps.

    Feel free to post if you have any further query on Windows.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Sep 14, 2020
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