How Do I Change the Working Directory in Linux?
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To change to the current working directory’s parent directory, type cd followed by a space and two periods and then press [Enter]. To change to a directory specified by a path name, type cd followed by a space and the path name (e.g., cd /usr/local/lib) and then press [Enter].

How do I change my current working directory?

To change the current working directory(CWD) os. chdir() method is used. This method changes the CWD to a specified path. It only takes a single argument as a new directory path.

How do I change the working directory in Ubuntu?

Answer: Use the cd Command

The current working directory is the directory or folder where you are currently working. You can use the cd (change directory) command to change the current working directory or move around the file system. This command will work in all Linux distribution.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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