Mac OS X 10.3: About Opening a File That‘s in a Hidden Directory

Learn how to open files from applications that are in a hidden (or invisible) directory (or folder).
When you choose Open from a Mac OS X application's File menu, you can select from visible folders and directories.

To open a file that's in a hidden directory follow these steps:


  1. From the application's File menu, choose Open. An Open window appears.
  2. Press the Solidus ("/") key, commonly called the "forward slash key." A "Go to the folder" sheet and field appears.
  3. Type the path to the directory or file that you want to open. Note: Mac OS X Panther may automatically complete the path as you type it.
  4. Press Return.


Published Date: Oct 11, 2016