Displaying Information About Files You can obtain information about a file or group of files by using the Show command. This information can include the file's size, creation date, protection settings, and last backup date. To obtain information about a file: 1. Select the file you want information about. 2. Choose the ellipsis (...) next to the Show command on FileView's Commands menu. The task list box reports that information about the files you selected is being displayed. A Task Output window opens, displaying information about each file. Additional topics: * Creating and Modifying Files * Reading Files * Copying Files * Copying Groups of Files * Searching Files for Text Strings * Changing the Name of a File * Comparing the Contents of Files * Purging Files * Deleting Files * Protecting Files * Printing Files * Running Programs