How do I make the Library folder appear under Lion?

By On September 19, 2011 · 7 Comments

Question: I installed Mac OS X Lion and I cannot see the Library folder anymore in my Home directory. What can I do to make it appear again?

Answer: It is no surprise to see Apple taking someone away from your eyes, with the fear that you could mess with it. However, anybody who likes to tinker with their Mac will despite the habit.

Here is how to fix the problem.

Go the Applications > Utilities folder. Launch Terminal.app.

Copy and paste the following command:

chflags nohidden ~/Library/

Terminal

Then press the Return key. Close the Terminal and go back to your Home folder. The Library folder should appear immediately.

Library folder

Here we are. It's back!

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  • Jonljunggren

    Great! Thanks!

  • guest

    A better way is shift-cmd-g and then type ~username/Library

  • http://www.facebook.com/laurent.seroude Laurent Seroude

    if you hold “option” while clicking on the Go menu in the finder, the library folder is visible, no need for terminal hacking.

  • Ppgreat

    Along those lines: how do I get to Show Package Contents in Mail to be able to customize my email stationery like I used to in Snow Leopard??

  • http://www.fcbayerncentral.com/ Michel

    I will investigate that one!

  • http://www.fcbayerncentral.com/ Michel

    Unfortunately, this does not provide a permanent access to the Library. Only the Terminal will do that.

  • http://www.fcbayerncentral.com/ Michel

    Unfortunately, this does not provide a permanent access to the Library. Only the Terminal will do that.