How to remove hidden files?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProBasic Files OperationsNov, 17 2025
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To remove hidden files in Bash, you can use the rm command along with the filename, which starts with a dot (.).

Example:

To remove a hidden file named .hiddenfile, you would run:

rm .hiddenfile

If you want to remove all hidden files in the current directory, you can use:

rm .*

Caution: Be careful with this command, as it will attempt to remove all hidden files, including .. (parent directory), which can cause issues. To avoid this, you can specify a pattern:

rm .[!.]*  # This removes all hidden files except for '.' and '..'

If you have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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