Command line

pwd

pwd: print working directory.

The pwd command is used to print the current working directory. It shows the full path of the directory you are currently in. This command is helpful when navigating through the file system, as it allows you to keep track of your current location.

Examples

Linux/macOS

In this example, pwd prints the full path of the current working directory, which is /home/user/project:

pwd

Result:

/home/user/project

Windows (PowerShell)

PowerShell's pwd command outputs the current working directory in a slightly different format, showing the label Path, followed by the directory path:

pwd

Result:

Path
----
C:\Users\user\project

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