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.
Use the Terminal to configure how hidden files are shown.