# CLI Navigation Cheat Sheet

## Basic Navigation Commands

1. View your current directory (where you are):
   ```
   pwd
   ```
   *Prints the working directory.*

2. List files and folders in the current directory:
   ```
   ls
   ```
   - Use `ls -l` for detailed info.
   - Use `ls -a` to include hidden files.

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## Moving Between Folders

1. Change directory (move into a folder):
   ```
   cd foldername
   ```
   *Replace `foldername` with the name of the folder you want to enter.*

2. Go back to the parent directory (up one level):
   ```
   cd ..
   ```

3. Jump to the root directory:
   ```
   cd /
   ```

4. Jump directly to your home directory:
   ```
   cd ~
   ```

5. Go back to the previous directory (where you were before):
   ```
   cd -
   ```

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## Quick Tips for Efficient Navigation

1. Use tab completion:
   - Press `Tab` to auto-complete folder or file names.

2. Combine commands to jump up multiple levels:
   - Up two levels:
     ```
     cd ../..
     ```
   - Up three levels:
     ```
     cd ../../..
     ```

3. Absolute paths vs. relative paths:
   - **Absolute path**: Starts from the root directory (e.g., `/home/user/documents`):
     ```
     cd /home/user/documents
     ```
   - **Relative path**: Starts from your current directory:
     ```
     cd documents
     ```

4. Using wildcards:
   - Navigate with patterns (e.g., folders starting with a specific letter):
     ```
     cd a*
     ```

5. Check available folders and their hierarchy:
   - Install and use the `tree` command:
     ```
     tree
     ```

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## Bonus Commands

- Find a file or folder:
  ```
  find . -name "filename"
  ```
  *Replace `"filename"` with the name of the file or folder you're looking for.*

- Print directory structure visually (if `tree` is available):
  ```
  tree
  ```