Resizing Panes with Mouse

[AVDAIN]

Description of the new feature

Description:

Currently, when opening a new pane in Windows Terminal using the keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift + D, resizing the pane requires using the arrow keys in conjunction with Alt + Shift.

This feature request proposes allowing users to resize the newly opened pane directly with their mouse.

Expected Behavior:

1. Initial Pane Opening:

   • User presses Alt + Shift + D to open a new pane.
   • A new pane is created with a default size.

2. Mouse-Based Resizing:

   • User hovers their mouse cursor over the edge of the newly opened pane.
   • Cursor changes to indicate resize mode (e.g., double-headed arrow).
   • User drags the mouse to resize the pane horizontally or vertically.
   • Pane size adjusts accordingly.

Benefits:

• Increased User-Friendliness: Provides a more intuitive and efficient way to resize panes, especially for users who prefer mouse-based interactions.
• Enhanced Accessibility: May be more accessible to users with certain motor impairments who may find keyboard-only resizing challenging.

Alternatives Considered:

• Configurable Default Pane Size: Allow users to define default pane sizes for different scenarios.
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Common Resizes: Implement dedicated keyboard shortcuts for common resize actions (e.g., maximize pane, resize to half-screen).

Proposed technical implementation details

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[DHowett]

Thanks for the request! This is a /duplicate of #992 :)

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!