diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index 004d4cde5b..e7bd0c4b09 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ It is optimized for keyboard users, but has a GUI for the looks as well.
 - Download the latest jar from the [release page](https://github.com/RezwanArefin01/ip/releases/).
 - Copy the file to the folder you want to use as the home folder for your Duke.
 - Make sure the directory has read and write permissions.
-- Double-click the file to start the app. If it does not work then try running `java -jar duke.jar` in a terminal.
+- Run `java -jar duke.jar` in a terminal to start Duke. A data directory will be created in the location you execute the command from.
+  - Do not use double click to start the application. Because your OS can decide to execute the command from a different place.
 - Enter `help` to get started!
 
 # Features <a name="features"></a>
diff --git a/src/main/java/duke/ui/Gui.java b/src/main/java/duke/ui/Gui.java
index fcaae5e9f0..0fd07f8a21 100644
--- a/src/main/java/duke/ui/Gui.java
+++ b/src/main/java/duke/ui/Gui.java
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ public void start(Stage stage) {
             stage.setScene(scene);
 
             // create path = current directory / data / data.txt
-            Path path = Paths.get(".", "data", "data.txt");
+            Path path = Paths.get(System.getProperty("user.dir"), "data", "data.txt");
             fxmlLoader.<MainWindow>getController().initDuke(path);
 
             stage.show();