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What is a read-only file?


Define a read-only file and why some files use the read-only attribute!




A read-only file

is any file with the "Read-only file" attribute activated. A file that is read-only can be opened and viewed like any other file, but writing to or changing the file is not possible. Simply put, the file can only be read and cannot be written to.

Why read-only file?

A file that is marked as read-only usually means that the file should not be changed, or that great care should be taken before making changes to it.

See also:

►►  Change the read-only attribute for files and folders!




Info:

Read-only is a file attribute with which a user can only view one file, which limits writing to the file. If you set a file to status read-only, it can still be opened and even read. However, changes such as deleting, overwriting, editing, or changing names are not possible. This is often used for permission and security purposes to prevent unauthorized users from doing so, or accidentally or deliberately making changes to certain files, no matter which Windows 10 and 11 writing program it is!



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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. When I open a document, I can select Open as Read-Only on the Open File dialog box?
  2. When that happens, well, you can only read your files, not write to them?
  3. Change a read-only file to writable?
  4. Obscure reasons a file is read-only?
  5. How to Change Read Only Files?
  6. What happens when a file is read only?
  7. Handling Read-Only Files?
  8. A file system specified as read-only when it is mounted?
  9. Read-only meaning?
  10. Access the document without the intent of editing it?
  11. What Is a Read-Only File?
  12. Read-only file is a file that you don't have permission?
  13. What is Read-only?
  14. What Does 'Read Only' Mean?
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