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Ben Barber-Hays
190 PointsCraig keeps clearing his console with what looks like a key stroke but I can't recall how to do that.
How do I clear the console?
6 Answers
Alexander Davison
65,469 PointsCtrl+L clears the screen on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Jazmin T
Courses Plus Student 234 Pointsi hit ctrl + shift + D & then type clear, and then python :o
Alexander Davison
65,469 PointsEasier to hit Ctrl+L :)
Timothy Long
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 6,833 PointsAlternatively typing "clear" does the trick. At least on Mac. Its been a while since I've been on CMD or Powershell.
Alexander Davison
65,469 PointsYou can type clear (or cls on Windows), but you must first exit Python, type clear, and re-enter Python, which is a hassle. It's easier to push Ctrl+L.
Ben Barber-Hays
190 PointsThanks Alexander.
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Ben Barber-Hays
190 PointsThanks everyone. Haven't been able to get on here for a week so I apologise for the delayed gratitude.
Rouillie Wilkerson
10,419 Points"q" ...That's what I did.