1. To show hidden files in UNIX & Linux operating system, execute the following command.
# ls -a . .bash_profile .. test.txt .bash_log .bash_login
Additional note:
File that started with the dot (.) is a hidden file. Example, .bash_log, .bash_login
2. To show only hidden files in UNIX & Linux operating system, execute the following command. The command will only display files that started with the dot (.).
# ls -a | egrep '^\.' .bash_log .bash_login
