Change cmd.com default font

I've read Brink's tutorial "How to Change Command Prompt Font and Font Size in Windows". https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...e-windows.html

He points out that the change can only be made to apply by using a shortcut. Which means that every use of the cmd prompt which is not through a shortcut will be in the original font (and color). So, is there some way to force the system to open all calls to cmd with a master shortcut? Or maybe a Registry edit?

What version are you on? I'm on 1709 and if I change the font it sticks (as does colour and transparency).

Just right click on title bar > preferences > font and change it. If I close and re-open cmd the new font is remembered.

Didn't have to do anything with shortcuts.

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Hully mackerel, it worked! I gave up trying to make those settings stick two years ago. Win 10 but a different computer (which later croaked).

Do you happen to know the difference between "Defaults" and "Properties"? Rt click on title bar doesn't show "Preferences" but "Defaults" and "Properties". I went with properties.

tcebob said:

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Hully mackerel, it worked! I gave up trying to make those settings stick two years ago. Win 10 but a different computer (which later croaked).

Do you happen to know the difference between "Defaults" and "Properties"? Rt click on title bar doesn't show "Preferences" but "Defaults" and "Properties". I went with properties.

Clicking on 'Defaults' and OK changes the settings back to their default style, color, etc.

Well, I previously misinterpreted Default to mean "Set the default". I stand corrected.

Thanks all!

Now you just have to find out who has access to your computer and is setting the cmd terminal background color to that horrible yellow!

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The horrible yellow was a quick pick from the pallet offered by Properties, just to see if it worked. I've since modified it so I can put away my sunglasses.

Try the "Opacity" on the colors tab. 75% is a pretty good start :)