# Where Am I? pwd and Paths

The terminal always works in one folder at a time, and pwd tells you which one as a path, the folder's address read from the top of the computer down to you.

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- Category: Bash
- Level: Novice
- Tags: file-path, Home Directory, linux, pwd, root-directory, unix, working-directory
- Updated: November 10, 2026

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