In Windows, you can view the properties of a file by right-clicking on the file in question and selecting “Properties” from the context menu.
When the Properties window opens, you will see the file’s name, size, type, location, and other attributes. Depending on the type of file, the Properties window may contain multiple tabs with information about the file, such as its security permissions, content, associated programs, and more.
The General tab displays basic information about the file, including its type, size, date created, date modified, date accessed, and where it is located on your computer or network. This tab also contains a checkbox to enable or disable file indexing, which is used by Windows Search to quickly find a file or folder.
The Security tab allows you to manage the file’s permissions. You can use this tab to set the file’s owner, group, and various access rights. This tab also shows which users have access to the file and what level of access they have.
The Details tab provides additional information about the file, such as its content type, authors, creation and modification dates, title, and more. This tab also displays the file’s digital signature, if it has one.
The Previous Versions tab is only available in certain versions of Microsoft Windows, such as Windows Vista and Windows 7. This tab allows you to access earlier versions of the file, in case it has been changed or corrupted.
The Sharing tab allows you to make the file available over a network, if applicable. You can also set access rights for users connected to the network.
The Advanced tab is the last tab in the Properties window. This tab contains a few additional options, such as the ability to compress or encrypt the file, as well as the option to add or remove its system attributes.
By viewing the properties of a file, you can get detailed information about it, as well as manage its access rights and sharing settings. In addition, the Properties window allows you to change certain aspects of the file, such as its name, size, and type.