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How to Show Hidden Folders and Files in Mac Finder

This gets asked a lot especially from someone who just switched from Windows to macOS. When you open a New Finder Window on your mac. You might want to see all the hidden files in your folder as well.

The quickest way to do it is just by using a keyboard shortcut:

  1. Open a New Finder Window on the folder where you want to see the hidden files.
  2. Press ⌘ Command + ⇧ Shift + . (Period). To be exact, hold down the Command and Shift keys together, then press the Period key.
  3. The hidden files and folders will appear semi-transparent in the finder (see below).

Hidden Folders and Files in Mac Finder, Before and After

Of course, some people may find it too distracting, in which case you can always hide them again by using the same keyboard shortcut.

February 1, 2022 Filed Under: How To Tagged With: macOS

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