Exclude from list folders starting with a dot

[llagerlof]

I tried check the option in "Indexes / Exclude", "Exclude hidden files and folders", but Everything continues to show folders starting with a dot.

[tuska]

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folder:!. 
- OR - 
!.

?
Probably enough: !. but also shows files without extension...

[NotNull]

Menu:Tools > Options > Indexes > Exclude > Add Filter button > Filter =

.*

(not testesd)

[therube]

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!regex:^\.  folder:

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!startwith:.  folder

[tuska]

2llagerlof
After short tests, I would like to point out that more folders are found with the queries of therube than with my queries (pls see above):

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!regex:^\. folder:
!startwith:. folder:

I personally will therefore use the above-mentioned search parameters from therube for such queries.

[NotNull]

... "Exclude hidden files and folders", but Everything continues to show folders starting with a dot.

BTW: That's on Unix/Linux based operating systems... On Windows there is no relationship between the two (dot vs hidden)

[atticus76]

Hi! I have the same question. Trying the previous suggestions, I can't manage to exclude folders that start with a dot. Has it worked for anyone? Thank you very much.

[void]

To exclude folders starting with a dot (.):

• In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Exclude tab on the left.
• Click Add Filter....
• Set the filter to:
  
  .*
• Click OK.
• Click OK.

[atticus76]

You're awesome! Thank you very much!

P.S. Really looking forward to the version with dark mode