In computing, ls is a command to list computer files in Unix and Unix-like operating systems.

ls is specified by POSIX and the Single UNIX Specification.

When invoked without any arguments, ls lists the files in the current working directory.

What does LS mean in Linux?

The answer isn’t as obvious as you might think. It stands for “list segments”. It’s for listing all the segments in your current directory. What’s a segment? It’s something that doesn’t exist on a Linux (or Unix) system, it’s the MULTICS equivalent of a file, sorta.

What does Ls do in terminal?

Type ls into Terminal and hit Enter. ls stands for “list files” and will list all the files in your current directory. This command means “print working directory” and will tell you the exact working directory you are currently in. Currently we are in what is known as the “home” directory.