Change command name in Linux

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creating abbreviations for commonly used paths

I'm new to the Linux platform. Is there any way to rename the commands available in Linux.

For example, I use the clear command a lot and instead of typing it every time I want to rename it as just c. Is this possible ?

Note that **it's usually better to learn the proper command names** (and relevant parameters) **first.** Otherwise, you will be thoroughly confused when using systems that do not have your customizations. That is a trap a lot of people who get used to having an alias `rm` to `rm -i` fall into, and it can be more or less dangerous depending on the exact commands involved. — user, Jan 18 '13 at 09:31

score 3 · Answer 1 · edited Jan 18 '13 at 07:34

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Got it.

alias c="clear"

Now pressing c instead of typing clear clears the screen.

edited Jan 18 '13 at 07:34

mtk

answered Jan 18 '13 at 07:06

Vins

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Ctrl-l works as well... – jasonwryan Jan 18 '13 at 07:22
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Don't forget to add this line to your `.bash_profile` (or `.bashrc` if the former is quite empty, depends on your distribution) to still have the setting after your next login – Tobias Kienzler Jan 18 '13 at 07:36

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 18 '13 at 07:27

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You can create an alias, as you have figured that out, or just use the key combination Ctrl+L to clear the screen contents.

answered Jan 18 '13 at 07:27

mtk

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