show hidden files in Finder GUI in Mac OS Lion

Posted by on 23 Sep 2011 in Activity log

To show hidden files in Finder windows (e.g. .files and the Library folder)

launch the terminal and enter: defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
hold option, click on Finder icon in dock
from popup menu, choose relaunch

to hide hidden files
launch the terminal and enter: defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
hold option, click on Finder icon in dock
from popup menu, choose relaunch

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