# 2.11BSD#431 - /usr/local/man/cat1/mattrib.0

    MATTRIB(1)          UNIX Programmer's Manual           MATTRIB(1)

    NAME
         mattrib - change MSDOS file attribute flags

    SYNOPSIS
         mattrib [ -a|+a ] [ -h|+h ] [ -r|+r ] [ -s|+s ] msdosfile [
         msdosfiles... ]

    DESCRIPTION
         Mattrib will add attribute flags to an MSDOS file (with the
         '+' operator) or remove attribute flags (with the '-' opera-
         tor).

         Mattrib will allow the following command line options:

         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.  How-
              ever, mdel is more cunning.

         s    System bit.  Used by MSDOS to indicate a operating sys-
              tem file.

         h    Hidden bit.  Used to make files hidden from DIR.  How-
              ever, mdir is more cunning.

         MSDOS subdirectory names are supported with either the '/'
         or '\' separator.  The use of the '\' separator or wildcards
         will require the names to be enclosed in quotes to protect
         them from the shell.

         The mcd command may be used to establish the device and the
         current working directory (relative to MSDOS), otherwise the
         default is A:/.

    SEE ALSO
         mcd(1)

    BUGS
         Most versions of ATTRIB don't allow this many options.

    Printed 11/24/99              local                             1

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