How to use the Linux rmdir command

Linux rmdir command to delete an empty directory.

Syntax

Rmdir [-p] dirName

Parameters:

• -P: When the subdirectory is deleted and it becomes an empty directory, it will be deleted along with it.

Instance

Delete the sub-directory named AAA in the working directory:

Rmdir AAA

In the BBB directory under the working directory, delete the subdirectory named Test. If the BBB directory becomes empty after the Test is deleted, the BBB directory is also deleted.

Rmdir-p BBB/Test