PHP fileperms() Function
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Return the file permissions for "test.txt":
<?php
echo fileperms("test.txt");
?>
Run Example »
echo fileperms("test.txt");
?>
Definition and Usage
The fileperms() function returns the permissions for a file.
Note: The result of this function is cached. Use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.
Syntax
fileperms(filename)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Required. Specifies the path to the file to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The file's permissions as a number, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
More Examples
Example
Display permissions as an octal value:
<?php
echo substr(sprintf("%o",fileperms("test.txt")),-4);
?>
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echo substr(sprintf("%o",fileperms("test.txt")),-4);
?>
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