Terminal may refer to any of the following:

  1. The terminal is an interface that lets you access the command line. To open the terminal on an Apple computer, click the terminal icon (shown to the right) on your Dock.

  2. Windows Terminal is a next-generation terminal for Windows 10. For more information, see What is Windows Terminal?

  • Linux and Unix shell tutorial.
  • How to access the command line on a Mac.

  1. Terminal describes a group of hardware devices comprising a keyboard and a monitor. A terminal enables a user to communicate with the internal CPU or another network device or computer.

  2. Terminal, regarding letterforms, describes a stroke ending without a serif.

  3. HyperTerminal or Terminal was a software program shipped with Microsoft Windows systems and other operating systems. This program enables a user to connect to another computer or device using their modem or network card.

Apple terms, Console, CTTY, DTE, Dummy Terminal, Modem terms, Network terms, Pseudo terminal, RO Terminal, Smart Terminal, Terminal emulation, TTY

  • Terminal and Hyper Terminal help and support.
  • Network and network card help and support.
  • Modem help and support.