If you want to modify the properties for more than one file at a time, select each file you want to edit while holding down the Control key. Then, right-click the highlighted area to bring up the menu.
File name: This will typically be at the top of the General tab. Opens with: Near the top of the General tab, clicking Change next to this option will allow you to pick a different default program for the selected file. Previous Versions: This tab lets you select and restore a previously saved version of the file if one exists. You must have set a restore point in order for this to work. Attributes: This section allows you to mark a file as read-only or hidden. If you click Advanced, you can choose whether to compress the file or allow it to be in an archive.
Click Remove Properties and Personal Information at the bottom to see which properties you can completely delete.
Click Edit to change who has permission to access the file, and what they can do with it.
To edit the properties of more than one file at a time, hold down the Control key as you click each file. You may first need to open a folder in which the file is located by clicking the folder on the left side of the Finder window.
Tags: This section at the top allows you to enter some tags that you can associate with the file. This makes it easy to search for the file on your Mac by tag name. More Info: This tells you some information about the file, which will vary depending on the type of file you’re looking at. For example, if you’re looking at a photo, you’ll see the photo’s dimensions, some information about the camera that took it, and details about the colors included. Name & Extension: Change your file’s name or file type here. You can also check the “Hide extension” box to hide this particular file’s extension. Comments: Add notes about the file. Open with: Change the program with which your file opens. Preview: View a preview (e. g. , thumbnail) of the file. Sharing & Permissions: Here’s where you can change who can read, edit, or modify the file. If you’re editing a music file, you may see options for changing the name of the song, artist, genre, or other specifics.
