

Using the plus sign in this example adds the Hidden attribute to the file. ToĪdd an attribute, use + (the plus sign), as Using the minus signs after attrib in the above exampleĬlears the System, Hidden, and Read-only attributes from the file. The initials on the left stand for the first letter of the enabledĪttribute: A for Archive, S for System, H for Hidden, and R for You should see something like: A SHR FILENAME.EXT C:\FILENAME.EXT
#Mac os list file attribute full#
Replace filename.ext with the full name of the file. In theĭirectory where the file is located, enter:

When set, Windows will skip files that have this option checked. A user could choose to opt out certain files by setting this attribute to On. To determine what attributes are enabled on a file, you must use theĪttrib command in the command prompt. By default, this attribute is not set, thereby allowing the operating system to include the file into the indexing list. Change file attributes from the command prompt To see theĪrchive checkbox, click Advanced. If you want to change the SystemĪttribute, you need to do it from the command prompt. Read-only, Archive, or Hidden to enable orĭisable these options. In the "Attributes:" section, enabledĪttributes have checks beside them. To view or change the attributes of a file, right-click the file, and Not usually displayed in a directory listingĬhanging file attributes View or change file attributes System: Flagged for use by the operating system.Archive: Used for selectively backing up or copying.Hidden: By default, not displayed in a directory.Read-only: Readable, but cannot be changed or.

Or in behind-the-scenes file maintenance: Information here may no longer be accurate, and links may no longer be available or reliable.įile attributes can be used to write-protect, hide, and unhide files, Files & Sharing Mac Tech Ease: To access the properties of a file or folder, control-click on it (or right-click if you have a two-button mouse) and select Get Info. This content has been archived, and is no longer maintained by Indiana University.
