How to Set PowerShell as Default Shell on Windows Terminal

If PowerShell is the Shell that you use the most on your Windows Terminal, then you can set it as the default in the following way.

1. Open Terminal App.
2. Now click on the down arrow ▼ next to the tab button,

   

3. Under Startup section > Default Profile, select Windows PowerShell from the dropdown.

   

4. Click Save Button and close Settings tab.

Now when you open Terminal or open a new tab on it, it will be PowerShell by default.

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