How do you make files unhidden on MacOs?

[aMUSEd]

I have some files in a hidden folder that I want to share but when I try and ZIP them and transfer to my Dropbox for sharing they still seem to be hidden? How do I make them unhidden files? I don't mean 'how do I show hidden files' which is all I get from Google along with a ton of advice re terminal stuff I do not understand. Is there a simple way to just change the file's properties so it is a normal file again?

[BertKoor]

Do the file names start with a dot? Then just rename them. Otherwise try in a terminal:

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chflags nohidden some-file

Or try a tool that handles this stuff. I use the double-commander (installed by homebrew) for 'advanced' file management.

[sqigls]

Shift Command .
toggles visibility

[aMUSEd]

It's not visibility I need, I can already do that, it's editing the file so it is no longer invisible

[aMUSEd]

Do the file names start with a dot? Then just rename them. Otherwise try in a terminal:

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chflags nohidden some-file

Or try a tool that handles this stuff. I use the double-commander (installed by homebrew) for 'advanced' file management.

Just tried Double Commander but it doesn't seem to be able to change a hidden file to an unhidden one

Sorry but I don't understand what to do with the terminal commands

[BertKoor]

Open Terminal.app, then type commands. The command `cd` changes the current directory.

Maybe this is too retro for you... Stick to something with a GUI.

Double Commander can pack them to zip (from menu File I think) once you have configured you want to see them.