In a cloud-based document management system, is the file metadata, which indicates creation and editing times, embedded within each file?

In a cloud-based document management system, file metadata such as creation and editing times is generally stored separately from the actual content of the file rather than being embedded within each file. This approach allows for easier management, sorting, and retrieval of files based on their metadata properties without the need to extract this information directly from the content of each file. Typically, the system maintains a database or index where this metadata is linked to the corresponding files, enabling efficient access and tracking.

While some file types may include metadata within the file itself (like images or certain document formats), cloud-based systems usually handle metadata through external means for better organization and flexibility. Therefore, stating that such metadata is embedded within each file is misleading, especially when considering the general architecture of cloud document management solutions.