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# show hidden file

Tho show hidden file (file with `x`):

**Mojave**:

In finder `CMD + Shift + .` to toggle it

**Before Mojave**:

Show

```
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES; killall Finder /System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app
```

Hide

```
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO; killall Finder /System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app
```