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PHP Function file_exists()
Syntax
bool file_exists ( string $filename );
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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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