How to show hidden files and folders in Ubuntu
Below a very simple way to display the hidden plikwów or folders in Ubuntu.
There are lots of situations, which may be useful to them. But, It should be noted, that if these files are hidden, This is for a good reason ... so be careful with the service.
1. Keyboard shortcut
These shortcuts are important in most applications.
Ubuntu i Xubuntu: Ctrl + h ( "H" for "hidden")
Kubuntu: Alt + .
2. The File Manager
Most file managers have a field to field is located in the "View" menu. This control is often called "Show hidden files".
E.g, w Thunar , pull down the View menu and check "Show hidden files".
3. In other graphics applications
In the "Open ..." menu or "Save as ..." with some applications, Two previous methods do not work, However, it may be useful to save the file in a hidden folder. He usually only do right-click the file in Explorer and select "Show hidden files".
4. With terminal
To see a list of terminal-hidden items in the current folder, Enter the command :
1 | ls |
To view all items, including hidden elements, simply add the argument -a ( "All" in English):
1 | ls - |
And only the display of hidden files and folders:
1 | LS -d. * |
If you add / , you only see the hidden folders:
1 | LS -d. * / |
ls , For more information about using the command ls .
