Get-Location

Syntax

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Get-Location

Example

Get-Location

Expected result

A PathInfo object showing the current location.

Notes and traps

PowerShell locations include providers such as the registry; not every path is a filesystem path.

Related commands

• PowerShell: Set-Location
• Bash: pwd
• Bash: cd
• CMD: cd

Related tasks may need different flags and have different semantics. Check the entry before translating a command between shells.

Updated 13 September 2026. Examples describe the expected behavior; not every platform is available for execution testing.