Check last modified date of downloaded file

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Additionally, it ensures that you have the latest version of the file. The ls -l command is just okay in giving you basic information about a file such as file ownership and permissions, file size, and creation date. The stat command returns detailed information file attributes such as the last time the file was accessed and modified.

From the above output, we can clearly see when the file was last accessed Access date , Modify date, Change date among other parameters. If you wish to view the modified date only and leave out all the other information, run the following command:.

For directories, the syntax remains the same. Simply replace the file name with that of the directory. Still, you can also use the search box at the top-right corner to find files by date modified in Windows You can search files on a specific date or a date range if you know when you last modified the file. You can check how to do it below. Step 1. Go the correct drive and directory in File Explorer. Step 2. If you know when you last modified the file, you can click the Search Box and type datemodified: in it.

Do not omit the colon. You should see the Calendar widget appear like below. Step 3.