Linux Basic Commands

11. clear

`clear` Command in Linux

The clear command is used to clear the terminal screen.
It doesn’t delete files or commands — it just makes your terminal window look clean.

🔹 Syntax:

clear

🔹 Example:

Before:

$ ls
bin sbin root sys etc home
$ pwd
/home/ashwin
$ clear

After:
👉 All the previous output is cleared, and you’re left with a fresh terminal prompt.

🔹 Shortcut Alternative:

Instead of typing clear, you can also press:

Ctrl + L

👉 This also clears the screen (works in most terminals).

🔹 Important Note:

It does not delete history. You can still scroll up with the mouse or scroll bar to see old commands/output.
It’s purely for visual clarity.

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