chattr command

Summary

Changes attributes of file

Description

You can use this command to change attributes of a file. Currently, it only supports these:

• Normal: The file is a normal file

• ReadOnly: The file is a read-only file

• Hidden: The file is a hidden file

• Archive: The file is an archive. Used for backups.

Command usage

• chattr <filename> -/+<attribute>

Examples

• chattr ToBeHidden.txt +Hidden: Adds the hidden attribute to the file.

• chattr ToUnhide.txt -Hidden: Removes the hidden attribute from the file.