How to hide folder

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How can I hide directories without changing their names?

How can I hide a folder and only see it when Ctrl+H is pressed? I have checked in Properties and couldn't find it.

http://askubuntu.com/a/107940/39372 – Tachyons Apr 29 '12 at 15:39 — Tachyons, Apr 29 '12 at 15:39

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 29 '12 at 15:46

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It is very simple. Just put a dot before the folder name you want to hide.

.folder

answered Apr 29 '12 at 15:46

Adding a dot can break things. Imagine doing that with the Desktop directory in home. See the 1st link in comments: it is better to create a .hidden file and add your directory in that file. – Rinzwind Apr 29 '12 at 15:49
The .hidden file is a bit too complicated for average users. The 'put a dot before' answer is IMHO better. – Paradiesstaub Dec 08 '13 at 15:08
ctrl+h sho hidden file and hide the .folder – WhiteHawk Jan 23 '15 at 06:02

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