How to show hidden files on OSX Terminal or Finder

By tgalanis , 2 January 2025
Hidden files OSX Finder

Terminal

If we use the terminal, to see the hidden (along with the rest) files & folders in a folder, we just need to type 

ls -a and hit enter.

Finder

Similarly, if we use the Finder in OSX, it is equally easy to display hidden files, simply click:

Command + Shift + .

Try it!

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