Cannot find some files (my templates folder in Microsoft Word, I know the location of the folder but it will not show in Finder), tried holding down option key when selecting folders to show hidden folders but it did not work. Does anyone have any suggestions please.
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
If the files you are referring to are in your home directory's Library then rather than enabling all hidden files just use the Finder Go menu, Go To Folder..., and enter ~/Library and click the Go button.
If you want to make the Library visible then launch Terminal (in Utilities) and copy/paste the following line:
chflags nohidden ~/Library
The hit returned and relaunch the finder.
You can reverse this operation to hide it again using:
chflags hidden ~/Library
you could open safari and make sure you are on a web page, then under the file menu do a Save As when that window pops up export bla bla.. click the down arrow, then browse the folder structure of the computer, to show hidden files hold "shift command" then press the "." key one time.
Many thanks, solved my problem using all your advice.
Sally50
Your welcome.
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