CLIPROMPTLINES (System Variable)

Sets how many temporary prompt lines for a single command are displayed above the command window.

Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 3

By default, the command window displays a single prompt line. A temporary prompt history displays above the command window while a command is in progress. Enter a value from 0 - 50 to specify the maximum number of lines displayed in the prompt history for a single command.

The following example displays a single-line command window and a three-line prompt history above it.