How to show hidden files in Ubuntu 24.04

Last update: 06-09-2024

To show hidden files in the Ubuntu file explorer (Nautilus), you can use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut

1. Open the file explorer.
2. Press `Ctrl + H` on your keyboard. This will toggle the visibility of hidden files.

Method 2: Using the Menu

1. Open the file explorer.
2. Click on the three-line menu icon (often called the hamburger menu) in the top right corner.
3. Select "Show Hidden Files" from the dropdown menu.

Hidden files in Linux start with a dot (e.g., `.hiddenfile`). Once you enable the visibility, these files will appear in the file explorer.

Method 3: Terminal Command

1. Open a terminal.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to view hidden files using the `cd` command.
3. Use the command `ls -a` to list all files, including hidden ones.

For example:

cd /path/to/directory
ls -a

These methods will help you view hidden files in Ubuntu's file explorer.