# Show hidden files
Show hidden files in the Finder. You can toggle the value using ⌘ cmd
+⇧ shift
+.
.
- Tested on macOS:
- Monterey
- Big Sur
- Catalina
- Parameter type: bool
# Set to false
(default value)
Do not show hidden files inside the Finder
defaults write com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" -bool "false" && killall Finder
# Set to true
Show hidden files inside the Finder
defaults write com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" -bool "true" && killall Finder
# Read current value
defaults read com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles"
# Reset to default value
defaults delete com.apple.finder "AppleShowAllFiles" && killall Finder