Quick Answer: How Do I Get to the Desktop Folder in Linux?
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In your case and everybody else, the Desktop folder is normally in the /home/username/Desktop . So if you open the terminal and you are already in your user directory, for example /home/username then you only need to just type cd Desktop because you are already in the directory where desktop is.

How do I get to the desktop folder in Ubuntu?

File & Directory Commands

  1. To navigate into the root directory, use “cd /”
  2. To navigate to your home directory, use “cd” or “cd ~”
  3. To navigate up one directory level, use “cd ..”
  4. To navigate to the previous directory (or back), use “cd -“

How do I get to my desktop folder?

In the navigation pane on the left side, right-click Desktop and select Properties. In the Properties window, click the Location tab. The directory path to the desktop is displayed in the text field on the Location tab.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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