Clear command
From NetworkCommands
A command available on most Linux platforms; used to clear the terminal screen the command is executed within. This could be a remotely connected telnet or ssh terminal or a local one.
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Usage Syntax
clear
Linux Usage Notes
With most Linux or Unix commands;
- Brief help can be displayed using the option/keyword: -h or --help, for example: chmod --help
- A full command manual can be displayed using the man command followed by the command name, for example: man chmod
- Sometimes 'info' pages are used instead of or to provide more information than man pages; for example: info chmod
- Version information can be display using the option/keyword: -v or --version, for example: chmod --version
Command Equivalents
The Cisco CSS platform command equivalent is the cls command, Cisco
The Windows platform command equivalent is the cls command, Cisco
Related Files
The clear executable is normally found here: /usr/bin/clear
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