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The **_FILEEXISTS** function determines if a designated file name exists and returns true (-1) or false (0).
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## Syntax
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> theFileExists% = [_FILEEXISTS](_FILEEXISTS)(filename$)
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## Description
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* The filename$ parameter can be a literal or variable [STRING](STRING) value that can include a path.
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* The function returns -1 when a file exists and 0 when it does not.
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* The function reads the system information directly without using a [SHELL](SHELL) procedure.
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* The function will use the appropriate Operating System path separators. [_OS$](_OS$) can determine the operating system.
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* **This function does not guarantee that a file can be accessed or opened, just that it exists.**
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## Example(s)
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Checks if a file exists before opening it.
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```vb
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IF _FILEEXISTS("mysettings.ini") THEN
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PRINT "Settings file found."
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END IF
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```
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## See Also
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* [_DIREXISTS](_DIREXISTS), [_OS$](_OS$)
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* [SHELL](SHELL), [FILES](FILES)
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* [KILL](KILL)
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