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You run cd ~Documents but get an error. What is the mistake?

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Linux CLI - Navigating the File System
You run cd ~Documents but get an error. What is the mistake?
AUsing ~ instead of $HOME
BDocuments folder does not exist
CMissing slash after ~
Dcd command cannot use shortcuts
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze the command syntax

    The command cd ~Documents lacks a slash between ~ and Documents. The shell does not expand ~Documents as a path.

  2. Step 2: Correct the syntax

    It should be cd ~/Documents with a slash to access the Documents folder inside home.

  3. Final Answer:

    Missing slash after ~ -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Always put slash after ~ before folder name [OK]
Quick Trick: Put '/' after ~ before folder name [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Omitting slash after ~
  • Assuming ~Documents is valid
  • Thinking cd can't use ~ shortcut

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