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FileExistsQ

FileExistsQ
gives True if the file with the specified name exists, and gives False otherwise.
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  • In FileExistsQ, name is interpreted relative to your current directory.
  • FileExistsQ tests for files, directories or any other filesystem objects.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Check if a file exists:
Create a file:
Check if the file exists:
Delete the file:
Check if a file exists:
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Create a file:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
Check if the file exists:
In[2]:=
Click for copyable input
Out[2]=
Delete the file:
In[3]:=
Click for copyable input
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