Re: Accessing dot files/directories with GNOME editors?

[James Henstridge <james daa com au>]

In the directory where the . file is, type ".*" in the filename entry,
followed by the tab key.  This will show files matching the pattern ".*"
in the files list.

James.

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On 3 Aug 1999, Ronald Murray wrote:

>    How do I access "hidden" files and directories (ie those whose names begin
> with a dot) using gEdit and gnotepad+? The save/load dialog boxes don't seem to
> allow access to these, at least on my two RH 6.0 machines. I've looked at the
> documentation, but don't see anything useful on the subject.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
>  .....Ron
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