PHP feof() Function
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Open file, read lines - until EOF is reached:
<?php
$file = fopen("test.txt", "r");
//Output lines until EOF is reached
while(! feof($file)) {
$line = fgets($file);
echo $line. "<br>";
}
fclose($file);
?>
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Definition and Usage
The feof() function checks if the "end-of-file" (EOF) has been reached for an open file.
Tip: This function is useful for looping through data of unknown length.
Syntax
feof(file)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Required. Specifies an open file to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | TRUE if EOF is reached or an error occurs, FALSE otherwise |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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