How to Show Hidden Files and Extensions on Windows and macOS

Learn how to easily display hidden files and file extensions on both Windows and macOS with these simple steps.

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To show hidden files and extensions on Windows: Open File Explorer, click on the 'View' tab, and check 'Hidden items'. For file extensions, check the 'File name extensions' box. On macOS: Open Finder, press 'Cmd + Shift + . (period)' to toggle hidden files, and 'Cmd + J' to show file extensions by adjusting settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I show hidden files on Windows 10? Open File Explorer, go to the 'View' tab, and check 'Hidden items' to reveal hidden files.
  2. What is the shortcut to show hidden files on macOS? Press 'Cmd + Shift + .' (period) in Finder to toggle the visibility of hidden files.
  3. How can I show file name extensions on Windows? In File Explorer, go to the 'View' tab and check the 'File name extensions' box to display file extensions.
  4. Why would I want to show hidden files? Showing hidden files can be useful for troubleshooting issues, accessing system files, or managing storage efficiently.