# 📝✨Basics Linux Command - Master the Command Line! 💻🐧

Let's dive into the basics of Linux commands and explore some essential commands to navigate the command line like a pro. Here are the steps to fulfil today's task:

**1️⃣ Check your present working directory:** To check the current directory you are in, use the command:

➡️ Open your terminal or command prompt.

➡️ Type the command `pwd` and press Enter:

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**This command will display the absolute path of the present working directory.**

**2️⃣ List all files or directories including hidden files:** To list all files and directories in the current directory, including hidden files, use the command:

➡️ Open your terminal or command prompt.

➡️ Type the command `ls -a` and press Enter:

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**The** `-a` **option enables the display of hidden files (those starting with a dot).**

**3️⃣ Create a nested directory A/B/C/D/E:** To create a nested directory structure, use the command:

➡️ Open your terminal or command prompt.

➡️ Use the `mkdir -p A/B/C/D/E` command to create the nested directories in one go:

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🎉🚀 Congratulations! You have completed today's task and gained a better understanding of these essential Linux commands. Keep practicing and exploring the command line to enhance your skills further! 💪💡