PHP file_exists() Function
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Check whether a file exists:
<?php
echo file_exists("test.txt");
?>
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Definition and Usage
The file_exists() function checks whether a file or directory exists.
Note: The result of this function is cached. Use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.
Syntax
file_exists(path)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | Required. Specifies the path to the file or directory to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | TRUE if the file or directory exists, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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