# Showing and hiding system files

To show system files:

1. Select the Filters command from the Package Explorer view drop-down menu.
2. In the exclude list clear the checkbox for .* files.

To hide system files:

1. Select the Filters command from the Package Explorer view drop-down menu.
2. In the exclude list select the checkbox for .* files. This hides files that have only a file extension but no file name, such as .classpath.

Showing and hiding elements
Filtering elements

Java Element Filters
Package Explorer