Clear a Line in Bash

By: Cam Wohlfeil
Published: 2019-06-07 1025 EDT
Category: Solutions
Tags: linux, bash

In Windows, I'm used to being able to clear a line simply by hitting Esc, but it's not quite as easy from Bash.

• You can use Ctrl+U to clear up to the beginning.
• You can use Ctrl+W to delete just a word.
• You can also use Ctrl+C to cancel.
• If you want to keep the history, you can use Alt+Shift+# to make it a comment.