How to Increase a Command-Prompt Window Size (216167)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP4
This article was previously published under Q216167

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/14/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbinfo KB216167
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