The command prompt is a keyboard-based feature built in to the Windows operating system. The program has a long list of uses, like modifying network profiles or writing batch files that modify how other programs will run. After working with the command prompt for a while in a single session, the command prompt window can become cluttered, so it is important to know how to clear the screen.
Step 1
Move the mouse cursor to the top right corner of the Windows screen and drag it down. Click "Search."
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Step 2
Type "cmd" in the Search field and select "Command Prompt." The command prompt window opens
Step 3
Type any standard commands into the blank window.
Step 4
Type "cls" and then press the "Enter" key. This is the clear command and, when it is entered, all of your previous commands in the window are cleared.
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