How to Hide Folder in Linux

Hiding a folder is pretty simple in Linux.

Steps to hide a folder

1. Select a folder you wish to hide , rename it by pressing F2 or right click on it and select Rename.

2. Add .(dot) in front of the folder name and press enter

You can do it using terminal also

$ cd Documents/
$ sudo mv vlc-1.1.13 .vlc-1.1.13

3. That's it

To view Hidden Folders and Files

1. Press Ctrl + h or go to view-->show Hidden files

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