Clear Command Prompt Screen on Windows

Whether you're a seasoned Windows user or a newcomer to the command line, mastering the technique to clear the Command Prompt (CMD) screen is a fundamental skill. While working in the CMD, the screen can become cluttered with text and output from prior commands, impeding readability and efficiency. Clearing the CMD provides a fresh start and promotes a tidy and organized working environment, regardless of your level of expertise. This tutorial explains how to clear the Command Prompt screen on Windows.

Windows provides cls command to clear the Command Prompt screen.

cls

The cls stands for "clear screen" and will remove all previous commands and output from the screen.