How do I view the metadata of a file?

Go to the bottom of the right-click menu and click or tap Properties. You can also select the file and then press ALT+Enter on your keyboard. This will bring up the properties of the file, but go ahead and go to the Details tab to get into the nitty-gritty of the metadata.

How do I see file properties in Linux?

Every file and directory also has attributes that describe its owner, size, access permissions, and other information. The ls -l command (see Basic File Operations) displays some of these attributes, but other commands provide additional information.