How to add wallpapers to the Debian 10 terminal

In this article, TipsMake.com discusses how you can change the traditional interface of Terminal by adding a custom background image to this tool.

Terminal is a powerful tool that can be used to perform various tasks, including software installation, system administration and network monitoring, etc. Terminal with black background and default white space It's really a useful tool when you have to do something quickly and efficiently

But sometimes users get bored with its black and white interface. That's why in this article, TipsMake.com will discuss how you can change the traditional Terminal's interface by adding a custom background image to this tool.

First, you will have to launch the Terminal application in Debian. To do so, go to the Activities tab located in the top left corner of the screen. Then in the search bar, type terminal. When the Terminal icon appears, click it to launch the application.

Then install XFCE Terminal by running the following command:

 $ sudo apt-get install xcfe4-terminal

When prompted to continue, press y to continue.

How to add wallpapers to the Debian 10 terminal Picture 1 — Install XFCE Terminal

Wait for a while until installation is complete.

After installation is complete, launch XFCE Terminal by searching for it via the Application launch .

Then go to Edit in the top menu bar and then from the drop-down menu, click Preferences.

When the Preferences window appears, you will see the General tab by default. Switch to the Appearance tab by clicking on it.

How to add wallpapers to the Debian 10 terminal Picture 2 — Switch to the Appearance tab

Here you will find various options for setting the appearance of the Terminal application. In the Background option, click on the drop-down arrow.

By doing so, you will see different background options. To set the background image on Terminal's background, click Background image.

How to add wallpapers to the Debian 10 terminal Picture 3 — Click on Background image

A window will open. Browse to the image file and click Open.

After selecting an image as a background, choose how you want the image to appear. Below you will find the Style option . From here, select any of the 'Tiled', 'Centered', 'Scaled' and 'Stretched' options .

Once completed, click the Close button .

This is Terminal after setting the wallpaper.