Change file mode bits. Can be specified as either rwx or octal mode.
Syntax
chmod [OPTION]... OCTAL-MODE FILE...
Practical uses
chmod -c: Like verbose but report only when a change is made.
chmod -R: Change files and directories recursively.
chmod --reference=RFILE: Copy the mode from a reference file.
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