mattrib

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 '-'
       operator).

       Mattrib will allow the following command line options:

       a      Archive bit.  Used by some backup programs to indi-
              cate a new file.

       r      Read-only  bit.  Used to indicate a read-only file.
              Files with this bit set cannot be erased by DEL  or
              modified.

       s      System  bit.  Used by MSDOS to indicate a operating
              system file.

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

SEE ALSO

       mtools(1)