diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 053719c..ae6ddb0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -162,4 +162,3 @@ Because nne is expected to be equally accessible when distributed in all forms:
 Created by Luxferre in 2023. Released into public domain.
 
 Made in Ukraine.
-
diff --git a/nne.c b/nne.c
index 573863f..a1d515b 100644
--- a/nne.c
+++ b/nne.c
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 #define CURSHOW ""
 #define CURHIDE ""
 #define ALTBUFON ""
-#define ALTBUFOFF ""
+#define ALTBUFOFF CLS         /* if no altbuf, then clear the screen */
 #else
 #define CURSHOW "\x1b[?25h"   /* show the cursor */
 #define CURHIDE "\x1b[?25l"   /* hide the cursor */