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If you often use the “Command Prompt” in Windows, you may not be a stranger to the cluttered Command Prompt screen we come across. All that text and info on the black screen can make anyone feel overwhelmed. And it’s simply.. uncomfortable.
So how do you clear CMD on Windows 11, 10 or even 8?
And why would anyone want to clear it or erase the CMD history?
It’s because some want a less cluttered screen, and some want to ‘hide’ what they were trying to do with the CMD itself. Either way…
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Now let’s take a look at some quick ways first to clear the CMD screen on Windows so you can feel at ease when using Command Prompt.
TL;DR: Clear CMD Screen on Windows in SECONDS
- Run the ‘CLS’ command
- Close and Reopen Command Prompt
- Use the Keyboard Shortcuts
- Use an AutoHotkey Script
For detailed instructions on how to apply these step-by-step, and find out more ways read on.
How to Clear CMD on Windows?
[3 Beginner-Friendly Methods]
There are a couple of easy ways to clear the CMD screen:
Method 1: Run the “CLS” Prompt
Running the CLS command in Command Prompt can help you clear the screen. Here’s how:
- Press ‘Win + R’ to open “Run”.
- Type “cmd” and press ‘Enter’ to open “Command Prompt”.
- In the “Command Prompt” window, type “cls”, and press ‘Enter’.
Doing so will clear your CMD screen.
Method 2: Use the Shortcut Key
Some PCs do let you use keyboard shortcuts to clear the Command Prompt screen. Press “Ctrl + L” on your keyboard to clear the screen.
Method 3: Close and Reopen the Command Prompt Window
If you have the Command Prompt window open, close it to clear the command history. Your cmd screen will then be clear.
How to Clear Command Prompt Screen?
[1 Advanced Method]
If you have already tried the cls command and the Alt+F7 shortcut and you’re unable to clear CMD for some reason, there’s another way.
Method 4: Use an AutoHotkey Script
You can also download and install AutoHotkey from the internet to use a script to clear CMD.
Here’s how:
- Download and install AutoHotkey.
- Now create a new script file for “AutoHotkey” (.ahk).
- Add the following script to it and run it:
#IfWinActive ahk_class ConsoleWindowClass
^l::SendInput cls{Enter}
#IfWinActive - Now press ‘Ctrl + L’ on your keyboard to send the cls command. This would clear your cmd screen.
And that’s it! Quick and easy, right?
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