Name
    mattrib - change MSDOS file attribute flags

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Description
    Mattrib is used to change MS-DOS file attribute flags. It has the fol-
    lowing syntax:

    mattrib [-a|+a] [-h|+h] [-r|+r] [-s|+s] [-/]  [-p] [-X] msdosfile [
    msdosfiles ... ]

    Mattrib adds attribute flags to an MS-DOS file (with the `+' operator)
    or remove attribute flags (with the `-' operator).

    Mattrib supports the following attribute bits:

    a   Archive bit. Used by some backup programs to indicate a new
    file.

    r   Read-only  bit. Used to indicate a read-only file. Files with
    this bit set cannot be erased by DEL nor modified.

    s   System bit. Used by MS-DOS to indicate a operating system file.

    h   Hidden bit. Used to make files hidden from DIR.

    Mattrib supports the following command line flags:

    /   Recursive.  Recursively list the attributes of the files in the
    subdirectories.

    X   Concise. Prints the attributes whithout any whitespace padding.
    If neither the "/" option is given, nor the msdosfile contains a
    wildcard, and there is only one Msdos file parameter on the com-
    mand line, only the attribute is printed, and not the filename.
    This option is convenient for scripts

    p   Replay mode. Outputs a series of  mformat commands that will
    reproduce  the current situation, starting from a situation as
    left by untarring the Dos filesystem. Commands are only output
    for attribute settings that differ from the default (archive bit
    set for files, unset for directories). This option is intended
    to be used in addition to tar. The readonly attribute is not
    taken into account, as tar can set that one itself.

See Also
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