In Windows 95, the attributes of a file or object. To view or edit all the properties of a file, select the file with a single click to highlight the name, and click once on the right-hand mouse button. This displays a small menu of options. Select the Properties menu option and you will see the various properties for the object. If the object is a file, you can view or edit the attributes to make the file read-only or hidden. You can also change the name or location of an object.