Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X
by thepcgeek in Circuits > Apple
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Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X
Sometimes, you just want to know what hides in your disk!
This instructable will tell you how to view hidden files/folders in Mac OS X. Let's get started!
Open a Terminal Window
To open the terminal, navigate to your Applications folder in finder. Then open the utilities folder and then double-click Terminal.
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Run the Defaults Command
Now, run the following command:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES && pkill Finder
This command will tell Finder to show hidden files and then restarts Finder.
The Reverse: Hide Hidden Files/folders
Type the following command to hide hidden files:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES && pkill Finder