Python File read() Method
Example
Read the content of the file "demofile.txt":
f = open("demofile.txt", "r")
print(f.read())
Definition and Usage
The read() method returns the specified number of bytes from the file. The default value is -1, indicating the entire file.
Syntax
file.read()
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| size | Optional. The number of bytes to return. The default value is -1, indicating the entire file. |
More Examples
Example
Read the content of the file "demofile.txt":
f = open("demofile.txt", "r")
print(f.read(35))
