Q: How to find hidden folders using Finder
Really frustrated! I want Finder to show hidden files and folders. I've tried everything I could find in this forum and others to do so. This is what I have tried (repeatedly):
Suggestion #1:
Finder>Go hold the option key
If you need to show it permanently
Open your Finder>Go> Home folder then command J to see view options
Then, relaunch Finder
Suggestions #2:
Show Hidden Files Mac OS X El Capitan:
- Click “Finder” icon on your Mac dock.
- Open Terminal. Terminal is a utility that provides access to the OS X El Capitan operating system. It can be opened in one of two following ways:
- Select “Applications” on the left side, then on “Utilities“, and double-click on “Terminal“
- Open the OS X El Capitan Launchpad. Click the “Utilities” folder. Then, double click on “Terminal.”
- Enter the following text into the Terminal window, then press “Enter“: “defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES”
- Exit the Terminal program. This can be done by selecting “Quit Terminal” from the Terminal menu.
- Restart Finder. Your new setting will take effect after you relaunch finder. To do so, hold down the “Alt” key and right-click or two-fingered click on the Finder icon. Select “Relaunch.”
Neither of these work for me. :-( Am using Macbook Air and El Capitan Version 10.11.4
MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11)
Posted on Jun 5, 2016 4:48 AM
Actually you post the screenshot the same way you posted the first screenshot. You don't need the advanced editor. But, you found the folder you wanted. As far as why the Finder doesn't, it doesn't look in Hidden Folders. If you want to find everything on your Mac, I would recommend installing EasyFind from the App Store. It can locate any type of file/folder.
Posted on Jun 9, 2016 3:23 AM



