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Click the eye button in the pane's toolbar to show or hide hidden files and folders. Your choice is remembered next time you open Data Parking.

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Hidden files are always counted in folder sizes and always move with their folder, whether or not you choose to see them — the toggle only changes what's listed.

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See How are folder sizes measured?

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Moving folders · Data Parking (the two-pane mover)

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How do I show hidden files in Data Parking?

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Short answer: Click the eye button in the pane's toolbar to show or hide hidden files. It only changes what's listed — hidden files are always counted in folder sizes and always move with their folder.

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Click the eye button in the pane's toolbar to show or hide hidden files and folders. Your choice is remembered next time you open Data Parking.

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Hidden files are always counted in folder sizes and always move with their folder, whether or not you choose to see them — the toggle only changes what's listed.

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See How are folder sizes measured?

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