Q: how do I show hidden files?
I am authoring a website and required to make a text file (without .txt on end )
the file must start with a period
like so .htaccess but when saving it ,
I get a warning it you choose to use it it will be invisible as they are used for systems files...
I saved it now can even find it .....errrh mmmm
ok ... so how do I see it so I can complete the job ? how do programmers write files like this ?
any advise would be terrific ..thanks
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Macbook Pro , Me.com & 2 OTHER MACS
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 6:17 PM
What text editor are you using?
TextWrangler or the paid version BBEdit can also open "hidden" files.
It is not safe to enable showing all files in the Finder because you expose many important system files that must not be touched.
Posted on Nov 14, 2012 3:01 AM