Whether you are a developer poking around system files or a casual user trying to find a missing preference, macOS hides many files by default to keep your workspace clean and prevent accidental system damage. Here is how to reveal them using three simple methods. 1. The Fastest Way: Use a Keyboard Shortcut
Press Command + Shift + . (Period) simultaneously.
The ~/Library folder is hidden by default because it contains sensitive application data. There are three easy ways to access it: permanently display hidden folders in finder
: Hidden files and folders will immediately appear as semi-transparent or faded icons.