diff --git a/help_docs/hidden_files_info.md b/help_docs/hidden_files_info.md index cf4c797c..a70d65f8 100755 --- a/help_docs/hidden_files_info.md +++ b/help_docs/hidden_files_info.md @@ -1,6 +1,14 @@ -## Info about hidden files on macOS +## Showing hidden files on macOS -Depending on your macOS settings, some files may be hidden from view in your Finder window, such as ``.gitignore``. To view all files, run the following command and then reopen the Finder window: +Depending on your macOS settings, some files may be hidden from view in your Finder window, such as ``.gitignore``. + +* On newer versions of macOS, use the following in a Finder window to view hidden files: + +Press the **“Command” + “Shift” + “.” (period)** keys at the same time. + +(The hidden files will show up as translucent in the folder. If you want to obscure the files again, press the same “Command” + “Shift” + “.” (period) combination.) + +* On older versions of macOS, use the following command in a Terminal window to view hidden files, and then reopen the Finder window: ```bash defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true