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Re: [LUG] Copying to hidden directory

 

Try inserting a period  .   in te box  so it displays hidden files,  or 
a period then the directory name  start typing and it should come up 
with a list.

hope this helps

Paul

Neil Winchurst wrote:

>I am trying to copy a file from a normal directory in my home folder to
>a hidden directory in my home folder. I am using Kubuntu Edgy.
>
>When I try to use right click on the mouse and 'copy to' I get a list of
>directories but not the hidden ones.
>
>I have tried using cp in a terminal screen but get some error message
>about no such file or directory.
>
>Is there any way to see the hidden directories when I want to copy a
>file into one?
>
>Thanks
>Neil Winchurst
>
>  
>


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