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Hidden Files & Dotfiles

Learn about dotfiles, ls -a, and creating hidden files and directories.

Step 1

Run ls to see visible files. Notice that hidden files are not shown.

Type: ls

ls

Step 2

Use ls -a to show ALL files, including hidden ones starting with a dot.

Step 3

View the contents of .bashrc — a common configuration dotfile.

Step 4

Create a hidden file called .secret using touch.

Step 5

Use ls -a to verify .secret was created.

Step 6

Create a hidden directory called .config.

Step 7

Create a file inside the hidden directory.

Step 8

Combine -l and -a flags to see hidden files with details.