cd

Linux · Directories · available in the simulator

What it does

Changes the current directory.

Syntax

cd [-L | -P] [directorio]

Options and parameters

..
Moves up one directory.
~
Changes to the user's home directory.
cd ~
-
Returns to the previous working directory.
cd -
-L
Follows the logical path without resolving symbolic links.
-P
Resolves symbolic links and uses the physical directory structure.

Usage examples

cd ..
cd /etc/network
cd ~
cd -
cd /var/log

Notes and common mistakes

cd is a shell builtin, not an external program.

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