pwd Command in LInux

What is pwd Command in LInux

• The abbreviation of pwd command is present working directory. [or]
• The pwd is an acronym for print working directory. 
• The pwd command is considered as one of the most frequently used commands on Linux and UNIX System. 

Command Usage

• To view the present working directory.
• The pwd command (print working directory) is used to output the path of the current working directory.

Command options can usually be combined or listed separately.

Unix & Linux commands have the general format:

command  [options]  [item]

Syntax Of pwd Command

The syntax for the pwd command is: pwd

Examples Of pwd Command

To print current working directory, enter in your Linux Terminal:

$ pwd

Sample outputs:

/home/LinuxHelpers

the computer prints out /home/LinuxHelpers, that means that the directory the user is currently in is /home/LinuxHelpers.

pwd Command in LInux