Locked files on finder info

Exactly what does the check box on locked do to a file?


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 12:54 PM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2022 5:27 PM

It flags it such that the file system will prevent you from modifying the file. It will also warn you before moving to the Trash. You can only erase it from the Trash if you hold down the Option key while emptying.

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Locked files on finder info

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