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PHP touch() Function


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Definition and Usage

The touch() function sets the access and modification time of the specified file.

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

Syntax

touch(filename,time,atime)

Parameter Description
filename Required. Specifies the file to touch
time Optional. Sets the time. The current system time is set by default
atime Optional. Sets the access time. Default is the current system time if no parameters are set, or the same as the time parameter if that parameter is set

Tips and Notes

Note: If the specified file does not exist, it will be created.


Example

<?php
touch("test.txt");
?>

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