How do I see all files on my Mac?

Find and delete files on your Mac
  1. Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, click Storage, then click Manage.
  2. Click a category in the sidebar: Applications, Music, TV, Messages, and Books: These categories list files individually. To delete an item, select the file, then click Delete.

How do I find my files on my Mac hard drive?

Go to Applications > Utilities and open the Terminal app or look for it from the Spotlight. This will restart Finder and will display all the hidden files and folders on it as well. Now, you can just click on the search icon and enter the name of the files/folder you are looking for.

How do I access folders on Mac?

Here’s how to access the Library folder in macOS:
  1. Switch to the Finder.
  2. Press and hold down the Option key on the keyboard.
  3. From the Go menu, select Library, as shown below. The Library folder will open.

Why can’t I see all my files on Mac?

It shows all files on your Mac, defaulting from newest to oldest. The setting for it is slightly hidden. In the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, and then click Sidebar. That’s where you’ll find checkboxes for all the things you can have icons for in your Sidebar.

How do I find the files and folders on a Mac?

Open Spotlight by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of your Mac’s screen. 2. Type your search term in the field that pops up. Spotlight will open a window with the most relevant results, including files, folders, and often even a definition of your search term.