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Making ~/Library visiable in finder windows

Hi All, I am now running macOsX 11.01( Big Sur on my macBook air. I would like to

making ~/Library visiable in my finder windows without typing "open ~/Library in

a terminal window. I used to you this in earlier systems with a "defaults write -domainGlobal....." unfortunately I forgot what the ..... was. I have been trying to find it with defaults read, but haven't

found the ..... yet.


Posted on Nov 22, 2020 10:21 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2020 12:37 AM

There are three ways; two that do not require Terminal to access ~ Library.

This article has those, together. Not sure if there are any others, too.


• Three Ways to Access the Library Folder on your Mac | lifewire

https://www.lifewire.com/os-x-is-hiding-your-library-folder-2260833


Following shows two Methods to access and see Library folder in macOS:


• Access hidden macOS library files | helpx.adobe global/access-hidden-user-library

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html#main_Method_1

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html#main_Method_2


From article above:

Use one of the following methods to make the user Library content visible.


Method 1

In the Finder, hold down the Option key when using the Go menu. 

Library will appear below the current user's home directory.


Method 2

  1. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
  2. In the Go To Folder dialog box, type ~/Library
  3. Click Go.


Good luck & happy computing|🐌🌻🐢

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Nov 23, 2020 12:37 AM in response to Rick_Shiffman

There are three ways; two that do not require Terminal to access ~ Library.

This article has those, together. Not sure if there are any others, too.


• Three Ways to Access the Library Folder on your Mac | lifewire

https://www.lifewire.com/os-x-is-hiding-your-library-folder-2260833


Following shows two Methods to access and see Library folder in macOS:


• Access hidden macOS library files | helpx.adobe global/access-hidden-user-library

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html#main_Method_1

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html#main_Method_2


From article above:

Use one of the following methods to make the user Library content visible.


Method 1

In the Finder, hold down the Option key when using the Go menu. 

Library will appear below the current user's home directory.


Method 2

  1. In the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
  2. In the Go To Folder dialog box, type ~/Library
  3. Click Go.


Good luck & happy computing|🐌🌻🐢

Making ~/Library visiable in finder windows

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