cd(1)									 cd(1)

NAME    [Toc]    [Back]

     cd	- change working directory

SYNOPSIS    [Toc]    [Back]

     cd	[ directory ]

DESCRIPTION    [Toc]    [Back]

     If	directory is not specified, the	value of shell parameter $HOME is used
     as	the new	working	directory.  If directory specifies a complete path
     starting with /, ., .., directory becomes the new working directory.  If
     neither case applies, cd tries to find the	designated directory relative
     to	one of the paths specified by the $CDPATH shell	variable.  $CDPATH has
     the same syntax as, and similar semantics to, the $PATH shell variable.
     cd	must have execute (search) permission in directory.

     Because a new process is created to execute each command, cd would	be
     ineffective if it were written as a normal	command; therefore, it is
     recognized	and is internal	to the shell.

SEE ALSO    [Toc]    [Back]

     pwd(1), sh(1), chdir(2).


									PPPPaaaaggggeeee 1111