cd command to change the directory

The cd command is used on the command line to change the current working directory to the specified one.

What does the cd command do

The cd (change directory) command is used to change the current directory in the command line or terminal of the operating system. When executing the cd command specifying the path to the desired one, the current working directory is changed to the specified one.

For example, when executing the "cd Documents" command on the command line, the directory becomes "Documents", providing access to files and directories inside it. After the change, all subsequent commands will be executed in the new working directory.

cd can also be used with some special characters, for example ".." to go to a higher level in the folder hierarchy, or "." to indicate the current directory. These symbols allow you to navigate through the structure more conveniently.

It is important to note that the cd command is an operating system command, and its syntax and functionality may differ depending on the operating system used (for example, Windows, Linux or macOS).

Syntax

The syntax of the cd command:

For example, to go to "Documents" in the current user's home directory, you need to run the following command:

If you need to go to a directory located in another directory, you need to specify the full path:

There are also some special characters for convenient use of the cd command.:

Go to "Documents" in the current user's home directory:

Moving to "Downloads" to a higher level in the directory hierarchy:

Going to "MyFolder" by absolute path:

Switching to the current directory (no changes):

Moving to a higher level in the directory hierarchy:

Going to the root directory:

Navigating to a directory through spaces in the name:

Going to the previous working directory:

These are some examples of using the cd command. The actual usage may depend on the specific directory structure and operating system.