How can I recursively apply chmod 777 to a folder and all its contents?

chmod 777 chmod a-w file (removes all writing permissions) chmod o+x file (sets execute permissions for other (public permissions)) chmod u=rx file (Give the owner rx permissions,. chmod(string $filename , int $permissions ): bool Attempts to change the mode of the specified file to that given in permissions.

the slot777 login, You can type chmod 777, leave a space after it, and then drag the file or folder from Finder into Terminal. Terminal will fill in the correct path for you..