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How to Show Hidden Files on MacOS Finder
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Using Finder is the simplest way to find hidden files.

  • Press Command + Shift + . (the period key). This will show hidden files in the folder.
  • To hide the files again, press Command + Shift + . again.
  • You can also click your desktop and press Command + Shift + . to show hidden files on your desktop.

Permanent configuration

Use the Terminal to configure how hidden files are shown.

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true
killall Finder
open .

To hide the hidden files again, change the boolean true to false.

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles false
killall Finder
open .
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