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Quake Mode is a powerful, built-in feature in the official Windows Terminal that replicates the nostalgic, retro feel of the 1996 PC classic game Quake. In the original game, pressing the tilde/backtick key (~ or </code>) caused a command-line interface to smoothly slide down from the top of the screen.</p> <p>Windows Terminal allows you to bring this exact workflow to your modern operating system, keeping a global, drop-down console ready at your fingertips without cluttering your desktop. Key Features of Quake Mode</p> <p><strong>Instant Global Toggle:</strong> Summon or hide the console from anywhere in Windows with a single hotkey, even while working inside other apps like web browsers or code editors.</p> <p><strong>Persistent Sessions:</strong> The terminal window never fully closes when toggled away; your active scripts, server processes, or tabs remain running smoothly in the background.</p> <p><strong>Automatic Focus:</strong> The second the window slides down, your mouse and keyboard focus instantly switch to the command prompt for immediate typing.</p> <p><strong>Clean Geometry:</strong> The window snaps perfectly to the top half of your primary monitor, removes messy borders, and restricts horizontal resizing to maintain a uniform look. How to Launch It</p> <p>There are two primary methods to initiate Quake Mode on Windows 11 or Windows 10: Method 1: The Global Hotkey (Fastest)</p> <p>Ensure the standard <a href="https://www.ninjaone.com/blog/open-windows-terminal-in-quake-mode-windows-11/">Windows Terminal app</a> is running in the background.</p> <p>Press<code>Win +** (the Windows key combined with the backtick/tilde key, right below </code>Esc).