How to show hidden dot (".someFile") files under a specific directory

Hello!
I came across numerous ways to show hidden files and folders in Finder via a Google search, but I don't want to open the door to an accidental screwup with important files.
However, I do want to be able to view the hidden .htaccess files in Finder in order to learn to use Apache web server modules. Is it possible to tell Finder to show me the .htaccess files only in my /htdocs directory?
Thanks.

AFAIK the Finder is either on or off for displaying hidden files. However, there is a Contextual Menu item that may do what you want:
http://home.online.no/~stoedle/YLS/YLS-products/FolderGlance.html
You set it up so when you control or right click on a folder it displays all the contents, including hidden files. FolderGlance is donationware.
Francine
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