.. _cmd-pwd:

pwd - output the current working directory
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Synopsis
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::

    pwd [(-P | --physical)] [(-L | --logical)]


Description
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``pwd`` outputs (prints) the current working directory.

The following options are available:

- ``-L`` or ``--logical`` Output the logical working directory, without resolving symlinks (default behavior).

- ``-P`` or ``--physical`` Output the physical working directory, with symlinks resolved.

See Also
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Navigate directories using the :ref:`directory history <directory-history>` or the :ref:`directory stack <directory-stack>`