Change Directory (cd)
Imagine your computer as a giant filing cabinet. The cd command is your key to open any drawer you want. Try the examples below to see how navigation works!
Usage:cd
[path]
..
Moves to the parent directory (one level up).
\
Jumps to the root directory.
[folder]
Enters the specified folder.
Real-World Examples
Navigate to your Desktop:
Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>cd C:\Users\YourName\Desktop
Go up two levels quickly:
Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>cd ..\..
Jump to the root of your current drive:
Command Prompt
C:\Users\User>cd \
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References
These Microsoft Learn and Windows documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.