Ctrl + 0 in AutoCAD activates or deactivates Clean Screen mode.
This mode hides toolbars, ribbons, and palettes to maximize the drawing area.
It provides a larger workspace for focused drafting and design.
What is Ctrl + 0 in AutoCAD?
In AutoCAD, Ctrl + 0 (zero) toggles Clean Screen Mode on and off.
What Clean Screen Mode does
When enabled:
- Hides most toolbars, ribbons, palettes, and panels.
- Maximizes the drawing area.
- Gives you more workspace for viewing and editing drawings.
When disabled:
- The normal AutoCAD interface (Ribbon, toolbars, palettes, etc.) reappears.
Alternative command
You can also type:
CLEANSCREENONto turn it on, and
CLEANSCREENOFFto turn it off.
Example
If you’re working on a complex floor plan or mechanical drawing and want more screen space, press Ctrl + 0. Press it again to restore the full interface.
Common Ctrl shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + 0 | Clean Screen Mode |
| Ctrl + 1 | Properties Palette |
| Ctrl + 2 | Design Center |
| Ctrl + 9 | Command Line |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + P | Plot/Print |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Q | Quit AutoCAD |
A common beginner mistake is confusing Ctrl + 0 (zero, Clean Screen) with Ctrl + O (letter O, Open Drawing).
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