There isn’t a specific “academic paper” on the exact phrase because it refers to a practical macOS terminal command. However, I can point you to useful documentation and technical resources that explain the underlying concepts:
Open (found in Applications > Utilities ). Paste the following command and press Enter : show hidden finder link
Hidden files are hidden for a reason. Do not move, rename, or delete: “show hidden finder link” There isn’t a specific
Here is a trick most people don't know: You can drag a file or folder the text in the Path Bar. Do not move, rename, or delete: onto Here
The quickest way to toggle hidden files on and off doesn't involve a link or a menu at all. It’s a built-in system shortcut that works instantly within any window. The Shortcut: Command + Shift + Period (.) How to use it:
macOS hidden file flag chflags forensic "com.apple.FinderInfo" hidden attribute "SetFile -a V" (the command to toggle Finder visibility)
By showing the Path Bar, you gain: