Using the Item Properties

The Item Properties window shows information about any file, folder, or other item in the file manager. With this window, you can also do the following:

• Change the icon for an item. See How to Change the Icon for a File or Folder.

• Add or remove emblems for an item. See How to Add an Emblem to a File or Folder.

• Change the UNIX file permissions for an item. See Changing Permissions.

• Choose which application is used to open an item, and other items of the same type.

• Add notes to an item. See How to Add a Note Using the Properties Dialog.

How to Display the Item Properties Window

1. Select the item whose properties you want to examine or change.

   If you select more than one item, the Properties window shows the properties that are in common to all items.

2. Use one of the following method to display the dialog:

   • Choose File -> Properties.

   • Right-click the selected item and choose Properties.

   • Press Alt+Return.