Windows Terminal Preview 1.25.622.0 introduces a new search interface in the Settings, a fully featured editor for actions and key bindings, and support for Kitty's keyboard protocol, enhancing user experience and performance. The update improves session restoration reliability between elevated and non-elevated windows and implements clipboard hijacking protection that only allows clipboard writes when the window is focused. Additional features include a layout-only persistence setting, ambiguous width configuration for mixed character scripts, and new color schemes that mimic Visual Studio Code's appearance. Performance tweaks yield a 10-25% increase in output throughput, and various bug fixes have been implemented to enhance overall functionality
Windows Terminal Preview 1.25.622.0: How to Quickly Find Settings and Fix Common Key‑Binding Glitches
Windows Terminal Preview 1.25.622.0 delivers a new search interface inside Settings, a fully featured editor for actions and key bindings, and support for Kitty’s keyboard protocol—plus a handful of performance fixes that keep output smooth without adding bloat. The release also cleans up persistent data handling between elevated and non‑elevated windows, so session restoration is reliable no matter how the terminal was launched. Clipboard hijacking protection now blocks OSC 52 writes unless the window is focused, addressing a frequent security pitfall after some rogue driver updates. This build keeps the UI light while adding useful tweaks that everyday users will appreciate.
