MS-DOS and Windows command line cls command

Updated: 07/13/2023 by Computer Hope

The cls (clear screen) command allows users to clear all the contents on the screen and leave only a prompt.

Availability

Cls is an internal command and is available in the following Microsoft operating systems.

All Versions of MS-DOS
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 11

Cls syntax

CLS

Cls example

cls

Running the cls command at the command prompt would clear your screen of all previous text (history) and only return the prompt. Once done, you can no longer scroll to see all previously entered commands and results.