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# PHP Function file_exists()

## Syntax

bool file_exists ( string $filename );

## Definition and Usage

Checks whether a file or directory exists.

## Paramters

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
filename | Path to the file or directory.

## Return Value

Returns TRUE if the file or directory specified by filename exists; FALSE otherwise.

## Example

Following is the usage of this function:

    <?php
    $filename = '/home/httpd/index.htm';

    if (file_exists($filename)) {
        echo "The file $filename exists";
    } else {
        echo "The file $filename does not exist";
    }
    ?>

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