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Xfce4 Terminal

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description Xfce4 Terminal Overview

Xfce4 Terminal is a lightweight and configurable terminal emulator included in the Xfce desktop environment, offering features like tabbed sessions, customizable color schemes, and support for various shell types.

help Xfce4 Terminal FAQ

Is Xfce4 Terminal only for the Xfce desktop?

It is the terminal emulator provided by the Xfce desktop environment, but it can also run on other Linux desktop environments when its dependencies are installed. It is therefore associated with Xfce without being limited to an Xfce session.

Does Xfce4 Terminal support tabs?

Yes. Xfce4 Terminal can place several shell sessions in one window using tabs, and its documentation includes commands such as xfce4-terminal --tab for opening tabbed sessions. [Xfce documentation](https://docs.xfce.org/apps/xfce4-terminal/getting-started)

Which shells can I use with Xfce4 Terminal?

It can launch the user’s configured login shell, such as Bash, and can be configured to start another shell or command. On a typical Linux installation, the default login shell is often /bin/bash. [Xfce command-line documentation](https://docs.xfce.org/apps/xfce4-terminal/getting-started)

How does Xfce4 Terminal compare with GNOME Terminal?

Xfce4 Terminal emphasizes a lightweight, configurable interface with tabs and desktop-friendly preferences, while GNOME Terminal is designed for the GNOME desktop. Both can run ordinary Linux shells, so the practical difference is mainly desktop integration and resource preference.

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