Can't change console application window title with virtual terminal sequences - c++

Question

I read this article by Microsoft about using of console virtual terminal sequences.
I followed this sequence to change the window title:
ESC ] 2 ; <string> BEL
I also tried:
ESC ] 0 ; <string> BEL
But it doesn't change the title.
This is my code:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <wchar.h>
#include <windows.h>
int main()
{
// https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/console/console-virtual-terminal-sequences
// Set output mode to handle virtual terminal sequences
HANDLE hOut = GetStdHandle(STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE);
if (hOut == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE)
{
return GetLastError();
}
DWORD dwMode = 0;
if (!GetConsoleMode(hOut, &dwMode))
{
return GetLastError();
}
dwMode |= ENABLE_VIRTUAL_TERMINAL_PROCESSING;
if (!SetConsoleMode(hOut, dwMode))
{
return GetLastError();
}
// Try some Set Graphics Rendition (SGR) terminal escape sequences
wprintf(L"hello");
wprintf(L"\x1b]2;titel\x07");
return 0;
}
It doesn't change the console window title.

Answer 1

The Microsoft document suggests:
Note that these sequences are OSC “Operating system command” sequences, and not a CSI like many of the other sequences listed, and as such starts with “\x1b]”, not “\x1b[”. As OSC sequences, they are ended with a String Terminator represented as and transmitted with ESC \ (0x1B 0x5C). BEL (0x7) may be used instead as the terminator, but the longer form is preferred.
It wouldn't be the first time MS didn't implement something. Try Esc \ - it's worked for me.
That said, I have noticed during debugging that the window title doesn't change immediately and since you terminate the program right after the sequence, you might not be seeing the effect.