Digital SkillsBeginner2 sectionsUpdated May 10, 2026

Command Line Basics

Move around and manage files using the terminal.

Try it in the compiler

Moving around

TermMeaning
pwdShow the folder you are in
lsList files in the current folder
cd folderGo into a folder
cd ..Go up one folder

Working with files

TermMeaning
mkdir nameMake a new folder
touch file.txtCreate an empty file
cp a bCopy file a to b
mv a bMove or rename a to b
rm fileDelete a file (careful, no undo)
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Practise the reference.

Open the compiler, paste one snippet, and change it until you understand what it does.

Open the compiler
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