# Looking Around: ls

ls lists what's in a folder, ls -a adds the hidden names that start with a dot, and ls -l shows each one's details, such as whether it's a folder, its size and when it last changed.

![Cheat sheet for the lesson Looking Around: ls: ls lists what's in a folder, ls -a adds the hidden names that start with a dot, and ls -l shows each one's details, such as whether it's a folder, its size and when it last changed.](https://fsdtrainingmedia.blob.core.windows.net/public/images/2026/11/7303b4a2c3bc48e589ab898912e1e290.webp)

- Category: Bash
- Level: Novice
- Tags: Directory, flags-and-options, hidden-file, linux, ls, unix
- Updated: November 10, 2026

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