chmod.tex

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\headerline{\large chmod%
    \index{chmod}%
    \index{permissions|see{chmod}}
    \index{change!\textrm{permissions}|see{chmod}}
}{\emph{manage file permissions}}{}
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\paragraph{Description}
\indentpar \raggedright \textrm{Allows modification of read, write, and execute permissions for files. There are three sets of permissions: user, group, and others. The permissions are designated as: \texttt{r}, \texttt{w}, and \texttt{x} for (r)ead, (w)rite, and e(x)ecute. Extended permissions exist for more advanced usage.}\\

\paragraph{Usage}
\indentpar chmod \textit{[operations] file}

\paragraph{Arguments}
\indentpar \argumentline{file}{file whose permissions will be modified}

\paragraph{Useful operations}
\indentpar \optionline{+x}{make file executable for owner}\\
\indentpar \optionline{go-w}{deny write permission to group and others}

\paragraph{Examples}

\indentpar chmod +x file.txt\\
\indentpar chmod go-w file.txt

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