Hidden files shown in Open/Save dialog box

Question

Level 1

0 points

Hidden files shown in Open/Save dialog box

Hi all,

In Finder hidden files are hidden, but whenever I open an open/save dialog box (eg. Microsoft Outlook-->new email-->attach file OR Firefox window--->webpage-->upload file) the hidden files are shown.

Methods I have tried to resolve this issue:

- terminal commands to show/hide all files in Finder --> REBOOT

- delete com.apple.finder.plist in preferences

System: OS X 10.9.5

Does anyone have any advice to resolve this issue?

Cheers

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jun 8, 2015 4:23 PM

Reply

Answer 1

VikingOSX

Level 10

124,520 points

Jun 8, 2015 6:56 PM in response to fuxAY

The open/save dialogs allow one to use shift+command+. to toggle hidden files on/off — only when the particular application honors this keyboard shortcut.

Reply

Answer 2

fuxAY Author

Level 1

0 points

Jun 8, 2015 11:48 PM in response to VikingOSX

I have tried this also, but unfortunately it doesn't work. The issue is that the default is hidden files ON rather than be hidden.

Reply

Answer 3

VikingOSX

Level 10

124,520 points

Jun 9, 2015 2:45 AM in response to fuxAY

You didn't specify what Terminal commands that you used previously in an attempt to override the hidden file condition. Use the following, which disables visible hidden files. It just worked for me. No need to logout or reboot.

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0

killall Finder

Reply

Answer 4

fuxAY Author

Level 1

0 points

Jun 9, 2015 4:18 AM in response to VikingOSX

I have used the command you posted including variations of it (eg. False, No). I have also used the command killall Finder, but this causes the preferences file (com.apple.finder.plist) to revert back to how it was before the command was executed. Reboot has been the only successful method in order for the Terminal command to toggle hidden files on/off. Unfortunately this still has no affect on the hidden files being shown in the open/save dialog box.

It may be worth noting that I am using a German keyboard with Region set as Austria (language set as English). I am not sure if this has an effect on the keyboard commands you mentioned in a previous post.

Reply