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# PERL close Function

## Syntax

close FILEHANDLE close

## Definition and Usage

Closes FILEHANDLE, flushing the buffers, if appropriate, and disassociating the FILEHANDLE with the original file, pipe, or socket. Closes the currently selected filehandle if none is specified.

## Return Value

- 0 on failure

- 1 if buffers were flushed and the file was successfully closed

## Example

Check Perl File I/O Session for Example on open and close.

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