► Show Hidden Files

If you can open Terminal on a Mac you can do this simple process in 2 easy steps. Some people think running Terminal is confusing and difficult, but if you are trying to see hidden files you will probably be able to complete this simple Terminal procedure.

STEP 1: Open up terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal) and type the following:
” defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE ”

STEP 2: Press ENTER (Return) then type ” killall Finder ”

This will show you all of the hidden files and folders on your operating system. If you want to reverse the command replace TRUE with FALSE, then type killall Finder (killall Finder simply relaunches Finder).