Check if a file exists using batch processing
This article will demonstrate how to use a batch script to check if a file exists through sample code.
Check if a file exists using batch script
The general format or syntax of the code to check if a file exists is provided below.
IF EXIST filename.txt (
action if file exists
) ELSE (
action if the file doesn't exist
)
The following example checks if the file simple.txt exists. If the file exists, it is displayed File exists!!!; if the file does not exist, it displays the message: File missing!!!.
Sample code:
IF EXIST simple.txt (
echo File exists!!!
) ELSE (
echo File missing!!!
)
Output:
File exists!!!
Keep in mind that the methods discussed here are written using batch scripting and will only work with Windows CMD.
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