Show Hidden Files in OSX [Tips]

There is no way to enable the displaying of hidden files or folders from the graphic user interface on a Mac, but it can be done via Terminal.  To enable the displaying of the hidden files open the Terminal and type:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE [press enter]

KillAll Finder [press enter]

If you are done viewing the hidden files and would like to stop viewing them, open the Terminal again and type:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE [press enter]

KillAll Finder [press enter]

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