microsoft / microsoft/terminal

Feature request: Backup and restore settings

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Description

### Discussed in https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/discussions/16368

Originally posted by **alanlivio** November 24, 2023
Hi 👋
The PowerToys tools have a feature to backup and restore settings. See the image bellow.
Is there any similar feature for WindowsTerminal?

![Screenshot 2023-11-24 091300](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/assets/604808/9184c9a0-9b76-4245-9c0b-c43f306fd4ab)

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the linked discussion and define the backup and restore settings scope, storage behavior, and completion criteria before identifying implementation and test locations.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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