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I can see hidden files in Finder but when I search it doesn't find hidden files.

I have tried everything.

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
killall Finder

I also change "File visibility" to "Invisible Items" when searching.

Please help somebody as it drives me mad how Apple makes it difficult to change.

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There is a way to search also within hidden files:

  1. Open Finder
  2. Fill search box with searched text
  3. Click "+" button.
  4. Choose "File visibility" and your option.

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Unfortunately it does not work. I have tried that before. – PJ_ Feb 18 at 15:09

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