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Faris Elfar
Data Analysis Techdegree Student 660 PointsHow do I start a new console?
I just want to know how to get the console to start again. So the new line starts with treehouse:~/workspace$
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Steven Parker
230,688 PointsIf you've already closed the console pane (or once you do) the "View" drop-down menu at the top of the workspace will contain a "Show Console" item.
Select that and you'll get a fresh console pane with the familiar prompt line.
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Lionel Holloway
383 PointsIf you are in the console and you just want to clear your screen, hit Ctrl + L or type the word clear.