How to check permissions of a specific directory?

Question

I know that using ls -l \"directory/directory/filename\" tells me the permissions of a file. How do I do the same on a directory?

I could obviously use

Answer 1

$ ls -ld directory

ls is the list command.

- indicates the beginning of the command options.

l asks for a long list which includes the permissions.

d indicates that the list should concern the named directory itself; not its contents. If no directory name is given, the list output will pertain to the current directory.