How to Show Hidden Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Go menu from your desktop.

   If you don't see the Go menu, click your desktop background or open a Finder window. ,,, Type or paste the following command and run it: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES , Type or paste the following command and run it to restart Finder.
   
   Any open Finder windows will close and reopen: killall Finder , Any hidden files and folders will now be visible in their locations in Finder.
   
   Hidden files and folders are grayed-out compared to regular files., Once you're done, you can hide the files again using Terminal so that they don't appear.
   
   Enter the following two commands:defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO killall Finder
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   Step 2: Click Utilities.

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   Step 3: Double-click Terminal.

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   Step 4: Type the following command and press .⏎ Return.

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   Step 5: Type the following command and press .⏎ Return.

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   Step 6: Find your hidden files and folders.

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   Step 7: Hide the files again.

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