microsoft / microsoft/terminal

Allow the user to set the minimum window size

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Description

Description of the new feature/enhancement

Create an option "disable window resizing" or "fixed minimum window size" in global settings.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Window Resizing Settings

Property name: enableWindowResizing

Necessity: Optional

Accepts: true, false

Default value: true
_________________________ OR __________________________________

Fixed Minimum Window Size

Property name: minimumWindowSize

Necessity: Optional

Accepts: Dimensions - rows,columns

Default value: 30,120

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Start by reading the issue body and comparing the two proposed settings: enableWindowResizing and minimumWindowSize. Done means the agreed global setting is exposed with its stated default and behavior; the issue names no files, entry points, or tests to run.

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Assessment

Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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