Getting current work directory in Command Prompt - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

MeganP · #1 (**permalink**) 07-20-2007

How to get the current working directory as part of the command prompt? Every time I chage the folder, my command prompt path shoud change. I am using Korn Shell. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Shell_Life · #2 (**permalink**) 07-20-2007

Code:

export PS1='${PWD}>'

MeganP · #3 (**permalink**) 07-20-2007

Where do I need to add this code?

kamitsin · #4 (**permalink**) 07-20-2007

execute the above command on the command prompt. To make the changes permanent, add it to the .profile.

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