Ubuntu: Show hidden files on Linux
In this practical tip, we will show you how to display hidden files on Ubuntu. Similar to Windows, you should only make them visible if you are looking for a specific file and hide it for the rest of the time.
How to show hidden files in Ubuntu
If you want to clear your cache or search for a specific hidden file, the following steps will show you how to view the files on Ubuntu.
- In the file manager, open the folder in which the hidden files are located.
- Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [H] keys.
- Alternatively, select "View"> "Show hidden files" in the menu bar at the top.
- If you want to undo these changes, repeat step 2 or step 3.
We will show you how to search for files or find large files under Ubuntu / Linux in further practical tips.