How to show and hide the command window, text window, and extended command history.
Open or Close the Command Window
- Click
. Find
- Press Ctrl+9.
- At the Command prompt, enter COMMANDLINE or COMMANDLINEHIDE.
Do one of the following:
Open the Text Window
Do one of the following to display the stand-alone text window:
- If the command window is docked or closed: Press F2.
- If the command window is not docked or closed: Press Ctrl+F2.
- Click
. Find
Display Extended Command History
If the command window is not docked or closed, do one of the following:
- Press F2.
- Click the arrow at the right end of the command window.