mark as 'HIDDEN'?

[Gary86]

How to I mark folders as 'HIDDEN', on PC u just right click, properties then BAM. Can't seem to figure out on here.

 

[mrplow]

Rename the folder with a fullstop in front of the name

pictures to .pictures

 

[Gary86]

is the fullstop the '.'? Also does this hide it so the folder is no longer visible or just hide from finder.

 

[Gary86]

i tried naming it ".test" and says only systems files can start with a "."

 

[mrplow]

is the fullstop the '.'? Also does this hide it so the folder is no longer visible or just hide from finder.

Yes that's the one. A period in US parlance I think. On the > key

Hot sure what you mean mean by hiding a folder vs just hidden in finder?

 

[mrplow]

Did you try it on a folder or a file?

 

[Gary86]

I want a whole folder to be hidden. right it's labeled 'vids' i tried .vids and it was a no go. I want it to be hidden, so when i open the user folder (Gary) it wont show up. My little sister uses this sometimes and there a things i don't want her to see

 

[mrplow]

There's no reason why the . method shouldn't work. It's a Unix mainstay. I use it, as I'm pretty sure, do others. Not sure why it's not working for you.

However..... if the real issue is one of a little sister I'd strongly suggest using either the Guest account (if she doesn't need to keep anything) or create a new account for her. That way all your files will be hidden from her. This prevents unauthorised access and accidental data loss.

Much better than hiding selcted folders etc.

 

[vansmith]

There's no reason why the . method shouldn't work. It's a Unix mainstay. I use it, as I'm pretty sure, do others. Not sure why it's not working for you.

Works for me and always has. To the OP: can you give us the exact error message?

EDIT: This is an error on my part as I like to reside in the Terminal. You can not make a hidden directory with the dot from Finder - you'll need to use the Terminal. You can follow the instructions here to create a new hidden folder or if you give me the full path to the directory you want to hide, I can give you a command to hide that folder (without creating a new one and moving content over).

 

[Gary86]

I found this:

Creating Hidden Folders - Mac Guides

will it work even if the folder is on my Time Capsule?

Also, should i be able to just copy/paste my stuff from my WD ex HD to my new time capsule, i will be selling the WD