Question

Explain “cd” command in Linux.

Answer 1

In Linux, when a user needs to change the current directory then “cd” command is input in the shell.

Syntax: $cd

The purpose that can be fulfilled by the current command are –

1. Redirect to a new directory from the current directory.
2. Change a directory using absolute path and relative path.

The following commands are under the cd:

• cd ~:  Redirect to home directory.
• cd-:  Redirect to previous directory.
• cd/: Redirect to entire system directory.