FileInfo.OpenText Method
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Creates a StreamReader with UTF8 encoding that reads from an existing text file.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
<SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute> _
Public Function OpenText As StreamReader
[SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute]
public StreamReader OpenText()
Return Value
Type: System.IO.StreamReader
A new StreamReader with UTF8 encoding.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the required permission. |
| FileNotFoundException | The file is not found. |
| UnauthorizedAccessException | path is read-only or is a directory. |
| DirectoryNotFoundException | The specified path is invalid, such as being on an unmapped drive. |
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.