Library folder

Library is the name of several folders on a Macintosh running Mac OS X or macOS. It is typical to see several Library folders within a Mac's startup volume, which have important roles for applications and the operating system.Q: What is the Library folder in Mac OS X used for?, MIT Information Systems & Technology. Accessed 2022-10-15. It is used to store data that could be used by multiple pieces of software, such as fonts, logs, preference files, printer drivers, sound effects, startup items, and cache files.
==Functionality==
===Library folder in the root directory===
The Library folder in the root level of the Mac OS X startup volume contains application and resource files which are used on a systemwide basis across all users.
===Library folder in System folder===
The Library folder in the System folder contains files for direct use by the operating system.
===Library folder in home folders===
Inside the home folder of every user is a Library folder which contains items available only to that respective user. In Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later, this directory is hidden by default to reduce the risk of novice users damaging or deleting its contents. It can be made visible by first opening the user's home folder, selecting View ⨠ Show View Options, and then clicking the checkbox for Show Library Folder.Access and show user Library on Mac by kjnrte, Software RT. 2018-07-04.
==References==
==External links==
*Folders that come with your Mac at Apple Support
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