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Show hidden files in OSX

19 July 2009

Just a quick post to show hidden files in Mac OSX. For me this is usefull for using .htaccess files.

Open up terminal and type:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE

next:

killall Finder

Now you'll be able to see the hidden files on your system. It will show all hidden files - so if it gets annoying repeat the above and substitute 'TRUE' for 'FALSE'.

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  • Phil - 30 November -0001

    or, there's a widget I found today!

    http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html

  • Phil - 30 November -0001

    better still, use the secrets pref pane, lots of goodies! http://secrets.blacktree.com/

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