# FarDescriptionSettings

Information about the file description settings (FarDescriptionSettings enum). Corresponds to options in the "File descriptions" dialog.

Constant | Description
--- | ---
FDS_SETHIDDEN | "Set "Hidden" attribute to new description lists"
FDS_UPDATEALWAYS | "Always update descriptions"
FDS_UPDATEIFDISPLAYED | "Update descriptions if displayed"
FDS_UPDATEREADONLY | "Update read only description file"

### Remarks

The FDS_UPDATEALWAYS and FDS_UPDATEIFDISPLAYED flags are mutually exclusive.

See also:
ACTL_GETDESCSETTINGS