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is_readable()

is_readable - Tells whether a file exists and is readable

Syntax

bool is_readable (string $filename)

Arguments

  • filename - Path to the file.

Description

Tells whether a file exists and is readable.

Version

PHP 4, 5

Return value

Returns TRUE if the file or directory specified by filename exists and is readable, FALSE otherwise.