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Show hidden files on Apple Mac
Sometimes is handy to view those hidden files on your mac. The files that usually start with a '.' such as '.example_file_name'.
The quick way since macOS Sierra(10.12) using quick-keys
Simply use these to hide and show.
CMD + SHIFT + .
The older terminal way
This has to be done using the Terminal app found in:
Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal
To Show:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall FinderTo Hide:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
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I am a Full-stack Developer who also started delving into the world of UX/UI Design a few years back. I blog and tweet to hopefully share a little bit of knowledge that can help others around the web. I build lighting-fast dynamic content engines with Laravel, Winter CMS and Tailwind CSS. Thanks for stopping by!