Git Bash can't change directory to documents folder

Question

I\'m trying to following this Github tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73I5dRucCds When I try to change my directory to my desktop, I get this in my Git Shell:

Answer 1

If you run pwd (print working directory) you'll know where you are in your system's file structure and navigate from there.

Assuming you're on Mac OS X you probably want to do cd ~/Desktop (~ is a shorthand way of getting to your home folder).