Hidden folders will now appear, but they will look "transparent" or slightly grayed out compared to normal folders. This visual cue helps you distinguish between regular files and hidden ones.

To unhide a folder on macOS using Terminal:

In the digital world, folders often go missing for one of two reasons: either you accidentally hid them yourself, or your operating system marked them as "hidden" to protect critical system files. Whatever the case, finding them again can be frustrating if you don’t know where to look.

Fully removing the hidden flag from a folder.

Folders are hidden to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. This can be done intentionally by the user or unintentionally through malware or virus attacks. Hidden folders can contain important system files, personal data, or confidential information. In some cases, folders may be hidden to prevent accidental deletion or modification.

Press Win + R , type cmd , and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter (Run as Administrator).