claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Avatar character renders as box/question mark in PowerShell 7 on Windows [1 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can be worked around by running PowerShell 7 inside Windows Terminal with a compatible font like Cascadia Code.

Guidance

• The problem is likely due to the conhost font not supporting the Unicode character used for the Claude Code avatar/icon.
• To verify, try running PowerShell 7 in different terminals or with different fonts to see if the issue persists.
• As a workaround, use Windows Terminal with a font that supports the required Unicode characters, such as Cascadia Code.
• Consider configuring conhost to use a font that supports the necessary Unicode range, if possible.

Example

No code snippet is necessary for this issue, as it appears to be related to font support rather than code syntax.

Notes

This solution assumes that the issue is solely due to font support and not a problem with the Claude Code version or PowerShell 7 itself. The effectiveness of the workaround may depend on the specific fonts and terminals used.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Run PowerShell 7 inside Windows Terminal with a compatible font, as this is a straightforward and effective solution to the problem.