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Files that are read only say "filename (read only)" in the editor tabs at the top of the editor workspace. Property files do not seem to enjoy this feature.
Reassigning to properties module.
confirmed, it will be fixed in the next release of NetBeans
Fixed - the properties text editor shows [read only] in the tab by now.