How do I clear the screen for Python Shell for Python 3.7.2?

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How do I clear the screen for the Python Shell?

I am using Python 3.7.2. I know there is a code for clearing the screen in the Python for Windows Terminal. Someone told me to type in "cls" but that returns an error message:

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<pyshell#2>", line 1, in <module>
    cls
NameError: name 'cls' is not defined

Easiest but hackiest way is probably to do `import os; a = os.system("cls");` This just calls out to the shell and runs whatever is in quotes. — lvrf, Apr 19 '20 at 01:08

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 19 '20 at 01:09

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You can issue a sub-process call to cls or clear depending on your OS.

import subprocess
subprocess.call('cls')

Alternatively if you're looking to clear the shell without code you can use Control-L.

answered Apr 19 '20 at 01:09

zevra0

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Thank you!!, I truly appreciate your help, this is exactly what I was looking for. – Mick Kelly Apr 19 '20 at 18:30

How do I clear the screen for Python Shell for Python 3.7.2?

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