The sAuthorName variable should contain the replacment name. The last modified date should now be changed to the date specified above, for all the files within that folder.Since Word for Mac 2011 supports macros you should be able to automate this by placing all your documents in one folder and running the code below.Ĭhange vDirectory to the path of the folder which contains the documents to modify. If all is in order press the enter/return key. If you’re only targeting a specific file type include its extension (e.g. Replace YYYYMMDDhhmm with the desired date information:Īdd /* to the end of the command. Type the following in the command line, but do not hit enter/return. How to change the last modified date attribute of multiple files: The creation date should now be changed to the date specified above, as well as the last modified date, for all the files within that folder.
Drag and drop the folder into the Terminal window, the folder and path will be added to the end of the line you just typed.Īdd /* to the end of the command. Open a Finder window and locate the folder containing the files you wish to modify. Replace YYYYMMDDhhmm with the desired date information:
Start the Terminal application (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app) or if you prefer use iTerm. Do not place files in this folder if you don’t want them to be modified. Make sure all the files you want changing are in the top directory of the same folder. Note: changing the creation date attribute will also change the modified date attribute and set it the same as the creation date. How to change the creation date attribute of multiple files: Here are some instructions batch processin for multiple files = Pick a date! While I do not support faking documents (not showing that they have been revised), I leave that to your personal decision. That solution only applies to curent document. In the word document click on Review, than Turn off track changes.
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