Any way to clear python's IDLE window?

File -> New Window

In the new window**

Run -> Python Shell

The problem with this method is that it will clear all the things you defined, such as variables.

Alternatively, you should just use command prompt.

open up command prompt

type "cd c:\python27"

type "python example.py" , you have to edit this using IDLE when it's not in interactive mode. If you're in python shell, file -> new window.

Note that the example.py needs to be in the same directory as C:\python27, or whatever directory you have python installed.

Then from here, you just press the UP arrow key on your keyboard. You just edit example.py, use CTRL + S, then go back to command prompt, press the UP arrow key, hit enter.

If the command prompt gets too crowded, just type "clr"

The "clr" command only works with command prompt, it will not work with IDLE.

"command + L" for MAC OS X.

"control + L" for Ubuntu

Clears the last line on the interactive session

It seems like there is no direct way for clearing the IDLE console.

One way I do it is use of exit() as the last command in my python script (.py). When I run the script, it always opens up a new console and prompt before exiting.

Upside : Console is launched fresh each time the script is executed. Downside : Console is launched fresh each time the script is executed.

Turtle can clear the screen.

#=====================================
import turtle

wn = turtle.Screen()
wn.title("Clear the Screen")

t = turtle.Turtle()
t.color('red', 'yellow')
t.speed(0)

#=====================================

def star(x, y, length, angle):
    t.penup()
    t.goto(x, y)
    t.pendown()
    t.begin_fill()
    while True:
        t.forward(length)
        t.left(angle)
        if t.heading() == 0: #===============
            break
    t.end_fill()
#=====================================
#   (  x,    y,  length, angle)
star(-360,  0,    150,    45)
t.clear()
#=====================================