Yes, in Linux or Unix, this command will show all files including hidden files in the current directoryl. In general, hidden files are files whose name begins with a period "."
Hidden files are files stored on the disk, but which do not show up when you list a directory of the disk.In DOS, you normally type the command DIR to view the files on a disk. If you would like to see hidden file names, use the command DIR /AH (A=Attribute; H=Hidden).
If you just want to display the hidden files, run following command: dir /ah this will show you all hidden files and folders.. However if you want to change the attributes permanently, use attrib command..
If you just want to display the hidden files, run following command: dir /ah this will show you all hidden files and folders.. However if you want to change the attributes permanently, use attrib command..
A hidden file is any file or directory that starts with the character '.' (period). It is designed to eliminate common files from showing with the 'ls' command. Using the -a option for 'ls' will show all files.
ls -a will show all the hidden files that begin with a dot "."
System files are files the operating system needs to function (and they may be hidden). Hidden files are those files that are not displayed when you show a directory listing. A file can be both a system file and a hidden file, but a hidden file does not have to be a system file, nor does a system file need to be hidden.
The option to show hidden files or folders is typically found in the file explorer settings of your operating system. In Windows, you can access it by opening File Explorer, clicking on the "View" tab, and selecting "Hidden items." On macOS, you can reveal hidden files by pressing Command + Shift + Period (⌘ + ⇧ + .) in Finder. Additionally, in Linux, file managers like Nautilus often have a similar option under the "View" menu or can be toggled with Ctrl + H.
The ls command in Unix-like operating systems is used to list the contents of a directory. It displays files and subdirectories, and can show additional information such as file permissions, sizes, and modification dates when used with options like -l (long format) or -a (to show hidden files). The command can also be customized with various flags to sort or format the output according to user preferences.
Tools - Folder options and click View Tab. Enabling the option Show hidden files and folders will reveal you all those hidden files.
go to my computer, select the organise option,select the view option from organise, select the "show hidden files & folder" click in apply and then ok, your hidden files will be shown where they are shaved.
folder options
Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization, Locate "Folder Options", and there is a link next to it "Show hidden files and folders".