Whether you’re trying to troubleshoot an issue or just exploring your system, knowing how to show hidden Finder files can be incredibly useful. This guide will walk you through the two different methods to accomplish this.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to reveal hidden folders on any Mac, including using Finder shortcuts and simple Terminal commands, so you can find what you need without any confusion.
To show hidden folders on Mac, you use the same key combination as with hidden files. Simply press Command + Shift + . (period) in Finder, and hidden folders will appear just like hidden files.
This wikiHow teaches you how to view and unhide hidden files and folders on your Mac by using Finder, the Terminal app, or third-party file manager apps. We’ll also go over how to find the Library folder, which is hidden by default in macOS.
