If you would prefer to remove directories using Linux commands, open your command line interface. In Ubuntu, press Ctrl-Alt-T to open the command line — this varies by distro.

Removing files and directories using the Linux command line is very efficient and can be used directly, or when accessing a system remotely.

Learn the basics of directory management in Linux using the command line tool.

Learn how to change the Directory in Command Prompt on Windows. To change directories, you can also use the drag-and-drop method or the Tab key.

There are many ways to clean up or remove files, including using commands such as rm (remove), rmdir (remove directory), shred, and unlink.