readonly
View but unchangeable
Readonly describes data or files that can be viewed but not modified.
In computing, readonly permissions prevent users from editing or deleting content: The document is set to readonly.
Readonly memory (ROM) contains permanent instructions that can't be overwritten.
Also spelled as two words: read-only.
Fixed, unvarying quantity
- immutableIncapable of being changed
- finalLast and decisive
- constImmutable binding keyword
- getterOne who obtains
property · attribute · field · variable · member · interface · encapsulation · tuple
Made unable to function
- grayed outFaded to show unavailability
- dimmedReduced in brightness
- unclickableCannot be selected
- non-interactiveRequiring no user action
preview · audit · compliance · historical · snapshot · report · dashboard · guest access
Limited in scope
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
- protectedKept from harm
- immutableIncapable of being changed
- unmodifiableCannot be altered
static · fixed · frozen · sealed · permissions · access control · viewing · browsing
Unwritable digital storage
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- EPROMErasable programmable memory
- flashBrief burst of light
chip · storage · non-volatile · persistent · burned · programmed · embedded · bootloader
Written or electronic file
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- archiveStored historical records
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
snapshot · template · reference · master copy · original · source file · configuration · config
constant
Fixed, unvarying quantity
getter · property · attribute · field · variable · member · interface · encapsulation · tuple · declaration
disabled
Made unable to function
- grayed outFaded to show unavailability
- dimmedReduced in brightness
- unclickableCannot be selected
non-interactive · preview · audit · compliance · historical · snapshot · report · dashboard · guest access · embed
restricted
Limited in scope
unmodifiable · static · fixed · frozen · sealed · permissions · access control · viewing · browsing · inspection
ROM
Unwritable digital storage
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- EPROMErasable programmable memory
flash · chip · storage · non-volatile · persistent · burned · programmed · embedded · bootloader · microcontroller
document
Written or electronic file
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- archiveStored historical records
backup · snapshot · template · reference · master copy · original · source file · configuration · config · settings
- permissionswrite, execute, delete, grant, deny
- technical adjectivesadjustable, modular, portable, durable, automated
- UI propertiesclickable, scrollable, draggable, resizable, selectable
- code modifierspublic, private, protected, static, final
- input statesvalid, invalid, enabled, disabled, active
- shell commandscd, cat, echo, chmod, grep
readonlywritable
Capable of receiving text
read-write · writeable · editable · modifiable · mutable
read, only, reads, reading, reader, readers, readable, unreadable, readability