touch Command in Terminal

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For touch command in Terminal on macOS.

Previously, I used touch -t to change any file and folder Date Created.

And, touch -mt to change the file and folder Date Modified.

And also, touch -at to change the Date Last Opened.

Currently just upgraded my MacBook to MBA M1 with macOS Sonoma.

However, I found that touch -at is not working anymore.

Is it any change on this touch command in order to change the file or folder Date Last Opened?

Posted on Feb 5, 2024 6:51 PM

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Answer 1

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-a changes the access time of the file. It is changing file system data.

Last Used Date as displayed by the Finder is metadata, not file system data.

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Answer 2

(removed comment by submitter) Wasn't applicable.

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