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AutoCAD: Command Line is not displayed after launching

October 3, 2025 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:

AutoCAD: Command Line is not displayed after launching.

Cause:

This issue can be caused by numerous issues.

  • Command Line is off screen (This can happen when using  more than one Monitor).
  • Command Line has been turned off.
  • Not having Dynamic Input enabled.
  • Settings from another release causing issues.
  • Corrupted AutoCAD Profile.

Solution:

Possible solutions

  • Enable Dynamic input.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-enable-or-disable-dynamic-input-in-AutoCAD.html

  • Select CTRL+9 to enable the Command Line.
  • Restore Menu.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-the-CUIx-in-AutoCAD.html

  • Reset Secondary installer (Reset AutoCAD to Defaults).

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-AutoCAD-to-defaults.html

About the Author

Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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