When I want to go one directory up I use
cd ..
But when I want to go 7 directories up is there any way to do this other than just typing seven (7) times cd .. ?
When I want to go one directory up I use cd .. But when
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When I want to go one directory up I use
cd ..
But when I want to go 7 directories up is there any way to do this other than just typing seven (7) times cd .. ?
Also another useful navigation tip is if for example lets say you keep switching from a directory (call it A) to another (call it B) that’s 7 directories up, in your case.
So if you’re in directory A:
That will move right back to directory A.
-expands to the previous directory you were in.