By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Tech support asked you to find a hidden folder? In Finder, press Command + Shift + Period. Hidden files appear, faded.
The Shortcut
- ⌘ + Shift + . (period): show hidden files
- Press again to hide them
- Leave them alone unless you’re sure
Bonus Tip: Go to Folder
⌘ + Shift + G opens Go to Folder. Type a path and press Return.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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