If you are someone who loves using the Windows Command Prompt, you may have found yourself curious as to why the screen output buffer has such a ‘large’ default size. Can you change it to a smaller (or even larger) size? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers.
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The Question
SuperUser reader Jay wants to know why the default Windows Command Prompt output buffer size is so large:
Why is the default Windows Command Prompt output buffer size so large? Can its size be altered?
The Answer
SuperUser contributors Steven and miltonb have the answer for us. First up, Steven:
Followed by the answer from miltonb:
Open the Windows Command Prompt Right-click on the application’s icon in the upper left corner of the window Click on Properties in the drop down menu Select the Layout Tab Set the Screen Buffer Size (Height Listing) to 20 Click OK
Note: I recommend reverting the buffer size to something larger since 20 lines is not much in the way of displayed output.
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