How can I update the current line in a C# Windows Console App?

Question

When building a Windows Console App in C#, is it possible to write to the console without having to extend a current line or go to a new line? For example, if I want to sho

Answer 1

i was looking for same solution in vb.net and i found this one and it's great.

however as @JohnOdom suggested a better way to handle the blanks space if previous one is larger than current one..

i make a function in vb.net and thought someone could get helped ..

here is my code:

Private Sub sPrintStatus(strTextToPrint As String, Optional boolIsNewLine As Boolean = False)
    REM intLastLength is declared as public variable on global scope like below
    REM intLastLength As Integer
    If boolIsNewLine = True Then
        intLastLength = 0
    End If
    If intLastLength > strTextToPrint.Length Then
        Console.Write(Convert.ToChar(13) & strTextToPrint.PadRight(strTextToPrint.Length + (intLastLength - strTextToPrint.Length), Convert.ToChar(" ")))
    Else
        Console.Write(Convert.ToChar(13) & strTextToPrint)
    End If
    intLastLength = strTextToPrint.Length
End Sub