Invisible files (.xxx)

When I open my HD or partition, the window shows all the invisible files. Why, and how do I make it stop?

Mac mini, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 10, 2022 01:52 PM

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Owl-53

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Posted on Aug 10, 2022 02:01 PM

Command + Shift + period (.)

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Owl-53

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Aug 10, 2022 02:01 PM in response to John Haley1

Command + Shift + period (.)

John Haley1 Author

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Aug 11, 2022 09:15 AM in response to Owl-53

Thanks. Simple answer; simple fix.

Owl-53

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Aug 11, 2022 09:30 AM in response to John Haley1

You are welcome and Thank you too ;-)

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