By default, the ~/Library folder is hidden on Mac. This is a folder that Apple feels you shouldn’t need access to most of the the time, but occasionally, you may need it for specific things. I use it often to view the preferences for the apps I have installed on my Mac. I also use it to access the Application Support folder, which as its name alludes to, features supporting files for apps.
If you use a Mac for a long enough time, you’ll eventually run into a situation where you’ll need to access the ~/Library folder. This video tutorial will show you several ways to do just that.
Use Finder’s Go Menu
Step 1: Open Finder
Step 2: Click Go → Go To Folder…
Step 3: Type ~/Library and click Go
Use a quick shortcut from Finder’s Go menu
Step 1: Open Finder
Step 2: Hold Option (⌥) and Click Go
Step 3: Click Library
A permanent Finder solution
Step 1: Open Finder
Step 2: Click Go → Home
Step 3: Click View → Show View Options
Step 4: Check Show Library Folder
The Library folder should now permanently show inside of the Home folder
There are, of course, many other ways for showing the Library folder, but these are three of my go-to methods. Do you have any tips or tricks that you’d like to share with regard to the Library folder? If so, sound off down below.
