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+# ls
+
+## What it does
+The `ls` command lists files and directories in the current working directory.
+
+## Example usage
+```bash
+ls
+````
+
+## Example output
+
+```text
+documents  downloads  notes.txt
+```
+
+````
+
+Save and exit:
+- Press `Ctrl + O` → Enter
+- Press `Ctrl + X`
+