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Command
Type
Purpose
The ATTRIB command either displays or modiÞes the attribute of a Þle.
Syntax
ATTRIB [+ ≠ -][ option ][ filespec ]
Remarks
The Þle attributes deÞne the characteristics of a Þle. They determine if a Þle may
be deleted or modiÞed, or if it is archived. The ATTRIB command is used to
manage these Þle attributes.
Wildcard characters may be used in the ATTRIB filespec.
The ATTRIB command will modify Þle attributes if modify commands are given
to ATTRIB. The modify commands are:
If no modify commands are found by ATTRIB, then the Þles are displayed along
with the Þle names and their current attributes.
Examples
ATTRIB will add the Read Only attribute to the Þle myfile.dat.
ATTRIB
External
Option
Description
+/-
Add (+) or remove (-) attribute
A
Archive attribute
C
Clear all attributes
H
Hidden File attribute
R
Read Only attribute
S
System File attribute
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