Inspecting file properties

The File Inspector for any selected file has a File tab with basic file information, a Name tab with information on whether the filename matches or violates a filename constraint (see Naming files and folders), and a Content tab with a thumbnail of the file. For HTML and XHTML files, the File Inspector includes an additional Page tab with the page title and encoding information. (See Changing the page title.) The Folder Inspector includes basic folder information and a Name tab with filename status.

You can also use the File Inspector and Folder Inspector to rename files and folders, or change their publish state and their status label. (See Providing file status information.)

To inspect a file or folder:

1. Display the Inspector.
2. Select the file or folder in the site window.
3. If you selected a file, click the File, Name, Page, or Content tab in the File Inspector as necessary. If you selected a folder, click Folder or Name tab in the Folder Inspector as necessary.

To show file information in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac OS):

To show file information from your operating system, click the Show Information in Explorer button (Windows) or the Show Information in Finder button (Mac OS) on the toolbar.