If you need to rename a second icon, Alt + 255 will not work because it’s already in use. In this case, add another Alt + 255 to add two invisible characters. For a third icon, enter the Alt + 255 alt code three times. For each additional icon, add an Alt + 255 alt code character.
The Alt + 255 alt code is a hidden character that makes your desktop icons appear to not have a name. [1] X Research source
The Alt + 255 alt code is a hidden character that makes your desktop icons appear to not have a name. [1] X Research source
There are third-party apps like HiddenMe and Desktop Icons Hider that you can pay for in the App Store that will perform this action for you if you’re not comfortable using Terminal.
There are third-party apps like HiddenMe and Desktop Icons Hider that you can pay for in the App Store that will perform this action for you if you’re not comfortable using Terminal.
There are third-party apps like HiddenMe and Desktop Icons Hider that you can pay for in the App Store that will perform this action for you if you’re not comfortable using Terminal.
When you close out of Terminal, you should see that your icons are hidden. To unhide your icons from Terminal, enter “defaults write com. apple. finder CreateDesktop true”, press Return, and enter “killall Finder”. [2] X Research source
