This article explains how to use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool to batch modify the access time in file system properties. It is suitable for office scenarios where time information for multiple file types such as Word, Excel, PPT, txt, md, json, and xml needs to be uniformly organized. The article uses before-and-after screenshots and software operation interface illustrations to describe how to access the "Modify Time in File System Properties" feature, import files to be processed, enable only access time modification, and set a fixed access time to a specified date and time, helping users reduce the repetitive work of opening property windows one by one to modify or verify file information.
In daily office work and data archiving, the system attribute time of files often affects sorting, retrieval, archiving records, and delivery inspection. For example, if a project folder contains Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, txt text files, md notes, json configuration files, xml data files, etc., and their access times vary, it becomes chaotic to filter or verify by time later. Manually checking file properties one by one is not only time-consuming but also difficult to ensure that each file is set to the same access time.
The problem this article aims to solve is clear: how to batch modify the access time in file system attributes. The office software used here is " HeSoft Doc Batch Tool " as shown in the screenshots. Its positioning is not a single document editor but a batch processing tool for office files and data files, with the core value of centralizing repetitive file organization operations into one process. Below, using screenshots, we will explain the changes before and after processing, and how to uniformly set the access time of multiple files to a specified time using the software.
Applicable Scenarios: When Batch Modifying File Access Time is Needed
Batch modifying access time suits many file management scenarios. The first category is project data archiving, such as having doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, md, and other files in a project delivery directory, wishing them to present a unified access time in system properties for consistent archiving records. The second is test data preparation, like when constructing sample files with the same access time for software testing, automated script verification, or file management system demonstrations. The third is file sorting organization; when File Explorer or certain file management tools read access time, a unified access time can reduce unnecessary sorting discrepancies.
Note that access time is a file system attribute, not equivalent to metadata like author, title, or revision time inside Word, Excel, or PPT documents. This article discusses the "access time" visible in the Windows file properties window. If you need to batch process document content, file names, extension classification, or internal document information, you should use other corresponding tools in the software; if the target is the creation time, modification time, or access time in system attributes, you should use the "Modify Time in File System Attributes" function shown in this article.
Effect Preview: Pre-Processing Access Time Does Not Meet Target Requirements
Before processing, the sample folder contained multiple files of different types, such as 1.txt, 2.docx, 3.md, 5.xlsx, 8.pptx, 10.docx, etc. The screenshot shows the Windows properties window for 2.docx opened, where in the "General" tab, the file location is D:\test, and the file type is Microsoft Word Document (.docx). The highlighted focus is "Access time", currently displayed as September 6, 2016, 3:01:45.
This indicates that before processing, this docx file's access time still retained its old value. If a folder contains many files that all need uniform modification, right-clicking to view properties, recording, and adjusting individually would be very inefficient and prone to missing files. For office workers, data managers, or users needing to prepare file samples in batches, using a batch processing tool is more stable.
Effect Preview: Post-Processing Access Time Unified to Specified Time
After processing, viewing the properties window of the same 2.docx file again shows that the creation time and modification time still display as the original September 6, 2016, 3:01:45, while the highlighted "Access time" has changed to July 1, 2026, 0:00:00. This is exactly the goal of this operation: batch modifying only the access time, without changing the creation time or modification time.
This result is crucial for batch office processing. Often, users only want to adjust one time attribute, and incorrect manual operation could affect other time fields. Through the option settings in HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , you can enable only "Access time" and set it to a fixed time, thereby allowing multiple files to have a consistent access time result.
Operation Step 1: Enter the Time Attribute Modification Function in File Organization
After opening HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , you can see multiple category entries on the left, including Home, Task Flow, All Tools, File Names, Folder Names, File Organization, Word Tools, Excel Tools, PowerPoint Tools, PDF Tools, Text Tools, Image Tools, Video Tools, Audio Tools, etc. According to the screenshot, this function is located under the "File Organization" category, and the function card is named "Modify Time in File System Attributes". The card description shows that it is used to batch modify the creation time, modification time, and access time in the operating system attributes of any file.
The operational goal is simple: first find the correct function from the tool list, avoiding entering processing modules like Word Tools or Excel Tools that are specific to certain document formats. Because access time is a file system attribute and unrelated to file content format, whether it is a docx, xlsx, pptx, txt, md, json, or xml file, you should use this file organization function.
Operation Step 2: Add or Import Files from Folder for Processing
After entering the "Modify Time in File System Attributes" function, the top of the interface shows a step-by-step process: Step 1 "Select records to process", Step 2 "Set processing options", Step 3 "Set save location", Step 4 "Start processing". In the first step interface, you can see buttons like "Add Files", "Import Files from Folder", "Clear", "More" at the top. For a small number of files, you can use "Add Files"; for unified processing of many files in a directory, using "Import Files from Folder" is more suitable.
In the screenshot, 10 records have been imported, and the table lists the sequence number, name, path, extension, creation time, modification time, and operation. The example file paths are all under the D:\test directory, with file types including txt, docx, md, xlsx, json, xml, pptx, etc. The software displays the file list centrally, allowing users to check for omissions or incorrect selections before proceeding to the next step. Each row also has a delete icon on the right, so if a file does not need processing, it can be removed from the list.
The expected result of this step is: all files needing batch modification of access time appear in the table, and the record count matches the actual number of files to be processed. The bottom of the screenshot shows "Record Count: 10", indicating the current batch will process 10 files. After confirming no errors, click "Next" at the bottom to proceed to the processing options settings.
Operation Step 3: Enable Only Access Time and Set a Fixed Time
The second step is the core of this operation. On the "Set processing options" page, you can see three toggleable time items: Creation Time, Modification Time, Access Time. Since the goal of this article is to batch modify the access time in file system attributes, you should keep "Creation Time" and "Modification Time" off, and only enable "Access Time". The screenshot shows the access time toggle is on, and the other two time items are not enabled, thus avoiding accidental modification of other file time attributes.
Below access time, a "Type" option is provided, showing "Fixed Time" and "Random Time" in the screenshot. This example chooses "Fixed Time" and sets the "Time" input box to 2026-07-01 00:00:00. Fixed time suits scenarios where all file access times need to be unified to the same value, such as archiving, delivery, or test data standardization. Choosing random time would suit constructing differentiated time samples, but this example does not use random time.
There is also a yellow prompt on the interface: Because the operating system does not update file access times in real-time, and due to the influence of antivirus software or other applications, modification might fail; please refer to the actual effect. This prompt is very important. Access time in Windows can be affected by system settings, disk file system behavior, background software scans, etc. Therefore, after batch processing is complete, it is recommended to spot-check a few file properties to confirm whether the access time has been updated as expected.
Operation Step 4: Proceed to Next Step and Execute Batch Processing
After setting the access time, click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. From the interface flow bar, you can see subsequent steps like "Set save location" and "Start processing". Since this function processes file system attribute times, the actual process will guide users to further confirm save or processing-related settings, then enter the start processing stage. It is recommended to double-check three points before execution: First, whether the file list contains the target files; Second, whether only access time is enabled; Third, whether the fixed time is filled in as desired, such as 2026-07-01 00:00:00.
After starting the processing, the software will batch write the new access time to the imported files. Compared to manual individual file processing, the advantage of a batch tool lies in a unified process, clear records, and the ability to handle multiple file types at once. The efficiency difference becomes very noticeable especially when the number of files increases from dozens to hundreds.
Common Questions and Precautions
1. Will batch modifying access time change the file content? Judging from the screenshots and function name, this function modifies the time in file system attributes, not editing the body content of Word, Excel, PPT, or text files. The processing target is the system attribute time field.
2. Can it process docx, xlsx, pptx, txt, md, json, xml simultaneously? Yes. As seen from the import list, the example includes multiple extensions. Access time belongs to the file system level property and is not limited to a specific office document format.
3. Why is spot-checking needed after processing? The software interface prompts that access time might be affected by the operating system, antivirus software, or other applications. Therefore, after processing is complete, it is recommended to right-click and open file properties as in the effect preview, focusing on whether the "Access time" field meets expectations.
4. If I only want to change the access time, should I enable creation time and modification time? No. In this article's example, only access time is enabled, while creation time and modification time remain off, thus avoiding changes to other time information.
5. What should I note about the fixed time format? The time example in the screenshot is 2026-07-01 00:00:00, including date and hours:minutes:seconds. Ensure the date and time are filled in completely and accurately match the actual requirements when setting.
Summary: Using Batch Tools to Reduce Repetitive Work in File Attribute Organization
Batch modifying file access time may seem like a small need, but it is very common in data archiving, file delivery, test sample preparation, and office file organization. Manual individual processing is not only inefficient but also prone to omissions or incorrect modifications. Through HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , you can first batch import files, then enable only the "Access time" option, set a uniform fixed time, and finally complete the batch processing following the wizard.
If you are organizing a large number of doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, txt, md, json, xml, and other files, and wish to unify the access time in Windows file properties, it is recommended to follow the steps in this article to test with a small number of files first, confirm the effect, and then batch process the full directory. This ensures reliable results while significantly reducing repetitive operation time.