is_writable()

is_writable - Tells whether the filename is writable

Syntax

bool is_writable (string $filename)

Arguments

• filename - The filename being checked.

Description

Returns TRUE if the filename exists and is writable. The filename argument may be a directory name allowing you to check if a directory is writable.

Version

PHP 4, 5

Return value

Returns TRUE if the filename exists and is writable.