How to change the default window size in git bash?

I will explain how to set the default git-bash windows size, reduce or increase it to set full screen. Once this is set, every time when you open a new GitBash window, the window size will be set to this.

How to set default window size in Git-Bash?

  • Open your Git Bash window
  • Right-click on Git-Bash title bar
  • From there click on the Options
  • In the Options menu, go to the Window menu (left menu list)
  • Then you will see, Window properties on the right (also shown in the below image)
  • Now, under Default size, set Columns and Rows
  • To finalize your setting, click on Save at the bottom of the option window.
  • Your custom window size will be available when you open a new Git-bash window.
Gitbash settings changing window size