Unhide Folder: Free

: In File Explorer, go to the View tab and check the box for Hidden items . Make it Permanent :

This is often the fastest way if you just need a quick peek. unhide folder

: Open File Explorer, select View from the top ribbon, hover over Show , and click Hidden items . : In File Explorer, go to the View

| Operating System | Show Hidden Folders (Temporary) | Permanently Unhide a Folder | |----------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Windows 10/11 | File Explorer → View → Hidden items | Right-click folder → Properties → Uncheck Hidden | | macOS | Command + Shift + . in Finder | Terminal: chflags nohidden or remove leading dot | | Linux (GUI) | Ctrl + H in file manager | Rename folder (remove leading dot) | | Linux (Terminal) | ls -a | mv .folder folder | | Operating System | Show Hidden Folders (Temporary)