'Hidden' dot files being shown in file selction browser windows

[Rashkae]

Colin Murphy wrote:
> On a Gnome desktop, when I call upon an 'Open file' dialogue, like the one in 
> OpenOffice, I get presented with a 'File browser' from which to choose my files.  
> This 'File browser' shows 'dot file' and 'dot directories' like '.bashrc' and 
> '.compiz'.
> 
> Is there a way to get these 'dot files' to be hidden from file selection 
> browsers views?
> 

Right click on the file selection area, (where you see the .files) and 
uncheck "Show Hidden Files".