How to Show Hidden Files on a Mac Using Finder
Step 1: Open the Finder
Go to your Mac’s Dock and click the Mac Finder icon. The Finder will open.
Step 2: Click on Go
A drop-down menu appears when you click it in the menu bar.
Double-check that the Finder window is selected if you don’t see Go at the top.
Step 3: Click on Computer
- Select Finder in the menu bar at the top of your screen, then choose Settings.
- Use the Sidebar tab to make your computer visible in the Finder sidebar.
- Check Computer (or your device’s name).
- You can also use Shift+Command+C on your keyboard.
Double-click on your hard drive’s icon. It resembles a grey box.
On most Macs, the hard drive is known as “Macintosh HD”.
- Shift+Command+ will show you hidden folders on your Mac.
Hidden folders or files will appear highlighted.
- Shift + Command + period will hide the files again.
Make the files invisible again with the same command.
Showing hidden files on a Mac using Terminal commands
How to Show Hidden Files on a Mac
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