Windows
Linux
File Management
Attributes
Windows attrib +h equivalent in Linux
Linux hides files by naming them with a leading dot.
Windows
→
attrib +h
Linux equivalents
mv file .file
mv file .file
mv file .file
Overview
What this command does
Linux hides files by naming them with a leading dot.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Hide a file
Linux hides files by naming them with a leading dot.
mv file .file
Hide a file
mv --help
Show command help when supported
man mv
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
mv file .file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: attrib +h
mv file .fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
mv file .file | Hide a file |
mv --help | Show command help when supported |
man mv | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | mv file .file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | mv file .file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | mv file .file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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