Why is 777 assned to chmod to permit everything on a file?

chmod 777 To apply chmod 777 recursively to a folder and all its contents, you can use the -R. In this article, we'll unravel the mysteries of Linux permissions, learn the risks of chmod 777 and arm ourselves with the knowledge to navate access control.

geng777, I'm trying to change the permissions of temp_dir to 777. Why are these commands not accomplishing that? I'm using Linux by the way..