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Russman34
Explorer | Level 3
4 months ago

How to hide my Dropbox.cache folder on my Mac.

Hello,

I am a Mac user and used the  sequence Shift-Command-. (period) to make the ".dropbox.cache" folder visible. How do I reverse this so the ".dropbox.cache" folder becomes hidden again?

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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 months ago

    Hi Russman34, thanks for posting here! 

     

    Technically this has to do with your OS, and the commands there. 

     

    But after doing some online search on my end, it seems if you use the same  Shift-Command-. (period) command, you should be able to hide the folder again. 

     

    Can you give it a go? 

     

    Thanks a bunch!

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    4 months ago

    Hi Russman34, thanks for posting here! 

     

    Technically this has to do with your OS, and the commands there. 

     

    But after doing some online search on my end, it seems if you use the same  Shift-Command-. (period) command, you should be able to hide the folder again. 

     

    Can you give it a go? 

     

    Thanks a bunch!

    • Russman34's avatar
      Russman34
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 months ago

      Megan,

      Your suggestion to repeat the shift-command-. (period) does indeed hide the ".dropbox.cache" folder. A simple solution! Thanks very much for your help.

         Russell Cowgill

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    Russman34
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 months ago
    Megan,
    Thank you for your reply and for doing some research relating to my question. I am away from my Mac until Monday at which time I will try your suggestion and let you know the results.
    Russell
    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      4 months ago

      Take your time, Russman34, and I'll be one post away once you come back with further results!

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