How to Show Hidden Folders in Terminal: A Quick Guide
Learn how to display hidden folders and files in the terminal using simple commands.
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To show hidden folders in the terminal, use the command `ls -a`. The `-a` flag stands for 'all' and will list all files and folders, including those that are hidden (those starting with a dot). For better visibility, you can combine it with the `-l` flag as `ls -la` to display detailed information in a list format.
FAQs & Answers
- What does the `-a` flag do in terminal commands? The `-a` flag stands for 'all' and it enables the listing of all files including hidden ones.
- How do I view hidden files in macOS Finder? In macOS Finder, you can view hidden files by pressing Command + Shift + Period (⌘ + ⇧ + .).
- Can I permanently show hidden files in Linux? Yes, you can configure your file manager settings to always show hidden files in your Linux distribution.