Step 1: Open the Command Prompt
First, you need to open the command prompt in Windows 11. You can do this by pressing the “Windows key + R” on your keyboard and typing “cmd” in the “Run” dialog box. Alternatively, you can search for “Command Prompt” in the start menu and open it from there.
Step 2: Type “cls” Command
Once you have opened the command prompt, type the “cls” command and press enter. This command is used to clear the screen in the command prompt.
Step 3: Press Enter
After typing the “cls” command, press enter. This will clear the screen in the command prompt and leave you with a fresh, empty command prompt window.
Step 4: Use Keyboard Shortcut
Another way to clear the command prompt screen in Windows 11 is by using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + L”. This shortcut will clear the screen in the command prompt without the need to type any commands.
Step 5: Use “Color 0A” Command
If you want to clear the screen and change the background and text color of the command prompt, you can use the “color 0a” command. This command will change the background color to black and the text color to green.
Step 6: Use “Mode con: cols=WIDTH lines=HEIGHT” Command
If you want to change the size of the command prompt window, you can use the “mode con: cols=WIDTH lines=HEIGHT” command. Replace “WIDTH” with the number of columns you want and “HEIGHT” with the number of rows you want.
Step 7: Close the Command Prompt
After you have cleared the command prompt screen or made any changes, you can close the command prompt by typing “exit” and pressing enter.
FAQs
Q: Can I clear the command prompt screen in Windows 10 using the same steps?
A: Yes, you can use the same steps to clear the command prompt screen in Windows 10.
Q: Can I change the colors of the command prompt screen in Windows 11?
A: Yes, you can change the colors of the command prompt screen in Windows 11 by using the “color” command as mentioned in step 5.
Q: Can I clear the command prompt screen without losing the command history?
A: No, clearing the command prompt screen will erase the entire command history.
Q: How do I make the command prompt window full screen?
A: You can make the command prompt window full screen by pressing “Alt + Enter” on your keyboard.
Q: Can I use the “cls” command to clear the screen in other command prompt applications?
A: Yes, the “cls” command can be used to clear the screen in other command prompt applications, including PowerShell and Command Prompt in earlier versions of Windows.