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How can I go to a directory whose file name has spaces between them in the Linux terminal?

I am trying to go to a directory whose file name has spaces between them in the Linux terminal. I tried doing this:

cd Magical Island
bash: cd: Magical: No such file or directory

As you can see, it didn't work

How can I make it work?

Solution

  • You need to quote the directory name:

    cd 'Magical Island'

    or escape the space character:

    cd Magic\ Island