Session and utilities

The clear command

Clears the terminal screen leaving the prompt at the top.

Syntax

clearTry it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ clearClear the screen

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • The history is not erased; only the view is cleared.

Related commands

resethistory

FAQ

Does clear erase the command history?

No: it only wipes the screen; the history is still there with the up arrow.

Which shortcut does the same?

Ctrl+L clears the screen without typing anything.

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