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PHP rewind() Function


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Definition and Usage

The rewind() function "rewinds" the position of the file pointer to the beginning of the file.

This function returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.

Syntax

rewind(file)

Parameter Description
file Required. Specifies the open file

Example

<?php
$file = fopen("test.txt","r");

//Change position of file pointer
fseek($file,"15");

//Set file pointer to 0
rewind($file);

fclose($file);
?>

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