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 Set environment variable `NNN_BMS` as a string of `key_char:location` pairs separated by semicolons (`;`):
 
 ```sh
-export NNN_BMS='d:~/Documents;u:/home/user/Cam Uploads;D:~/Downloads/'
+export NNN_BMS="d:$HOME/Documents;u:/home/user/Cam Uploads;D:$HOME/Downloads/"
 ```
 
 The bookmarks are listed in the help and config screen (key <kbd>?</kbd>).