How to Increase a Command-Prompt Window Size

ID: Q216167

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition versions 4.0, 4.0 SP4

SUMMARY

You can modify the size of a Windows NT command-prompt window with the MODE command-line utility. However, note that it is possible to create a window size that is larger than your screen can display.


MORE INFORMATION

To modify the vertical size of a command-prompt window:

  • At a command prompt, type mode con lines=x, and then press ENTER.


To modify the horizontal size of a command-prompt window:
  • At a command prompt, type mode con cols=x, and then press ENTER.


NOTE: In both examples, x represents the number of lines or columns to display.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdisplay kbtool
Version : winnt:4.0,4.0 SP1,4.0 SP2,4.0 SP3,4.0 SP4
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: February 10, 1999
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