PHP ftell() Function
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Return the current position of the read/write pointer in an open file:
<?php
$file = fopen("test.txt","r");
// Print current position
echo ftell($file);
// Change current position
fseek($file,"15");
// Print current position again
echo "<br>" . ftell($file);
fclose($file);
?>
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Definition and Usage
The ftell() function returns the current position of the read/write pointer in an open file.
Syntax
ftell(file)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Required. Specifies the open file to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The file pointer position, or FALSE on failure. |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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