Example usage for attrib.
attrib +R document.txtattrib command
Display or change file and directory attributes.
Documented syntax
attrib [{+|-}r] [{+|-}a] [{+|-}s] [{+|-}h] [{+|-}o] [{+|-}i] [{+|-}x] [{+|-}p] [{+|-}u] [{+|-}b] [<drive>:][<path>][<filename>] [/s [/d] [/l]]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
+R/-R, +A/-A | Set or clear read-only and archive attributes. |
+S/-S, +H/-H | Set or clear system and hidden attributes. |
/s | Process matching files in subdirectories. |
/d | Process directories as well as files. |
{+\ | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<drive> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<path> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<filename> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/l | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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