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Re: Hidden File



Alex Kwan wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> (1) How to make a normal file to a Hidden File ?
Add a dot before its name:
mv topsecret .topsecret.

> (2) How to view and edit a Hidden File?
Like any other file, e.g. "less .topsecret"
Use "ls -a" if you wish "ls" to list them too.

> (3) How to make a Hidden File to a normal File?
Remove the dot:
mv .topsecret topsecret
 
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EL



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