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The cd command

Changes folder. It is the command you will use most in your whole terminal life.

Syntax

cd [ruta]Try it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ cd DocumentosEnter a relative folder
$ cd ..Go up one level
$ cd ~Return to your home folder

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Names with spaces need quotes: cd "My things".

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FAQ

What is .. to cd?

The parent folder: cd .. goes up one level.

Can I go back to the previous folder?

With cd - you return to the last folder you were in.

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