TextStream.ReadAll Method

Syntax

oTextStreamObj.ReadAll

Return Value

A String.

Description

Reads the entire file into memory.

Rules at a Glance

  • For large files, use the ReadLine or Read methods to reduce the load on memory resources.

  • Files opened for writing or appending can't be read; you must first close the file and reopen it using the ForRead constant.

See Also

TextStream.Read Method, TextStream.ReadLine Method

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