macos hidden files code example

Example 1: hide hidden files mac

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles false
#Change 'false' by 'true' to show hidden files
killall Finder

Example 2: show hidden files mac

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true

Example 3: show hidden files osx

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true
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killall Findermixed

Example 4: show hidden files mac

cmd + shift + .