When working with Cisco routers or switches, the
terminal screen can quickly become cluttered with previous outputs. A clean
console makes troubleshooting and configuration much easier. In this post,
you’ll learn the clear console command in Cisco CLI and a few simple
shortcuts to keep your screen clean and organized.
🧑💻 1. Using the “clear” Command
Some Cisco devices support the simple clear
command. Just type:
clear
If supported, this will refresh the terminal
output and give you a clean working area.
⌨️ 2. Using Keyboard Shortcut (Ctrl + L)
If the clear command doesn’t work, you can use
the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + L.
This works in most terminal emulators like PuTTY, SecureCRT, or Tera Term and
gives you the same result as clearing the screen.
↩️ 3. Pressing Enter Repeatedly
If neither method works, a simple trick is to press
the Enter key several times.
This pushes old output out of view, giving you a clean console to continue your
configuration.
📝 Pro Tip
Cisco IOS doesn’t have a dedicated “clear screen”
command like Windows or Linux. But using Ctrl + L or the clear
command (if supported) is a quick and efficient way to keep your terminal
clean. A clear screen helps reduce confusion and makes your configuration
sessions smoother.
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