How to show hidden files on a Mac
Interactive walkthrough — 4 steps. Click through at your own pace.
Simplified simulation — your app may show more buttons.
1
Open Finder and go to the folder where the hidden files live — here your Home folder.
Hidden files (names starting with a dot) aren't shown yet.
Steps in text
- Open Finder and go to the folder where the hidden files live — here your Home folder.
- Hold ⌘ and ⇧, then tap the period key.
- The hidden files appear.
- The hidden items fade in.