Arduino File.readString()

Description

The File.readString() function reads characters from a file into a String. The function terminates if it times out (see setTimeout()).

The File.readString() function inherits from the Stream utility class.

Syntax

file.readString()

Parameter Values

  • file: an instance of a class that inherits from File.

Return Values

  • A String read from a file.

Example Code

Create a arduino.txt file with the below content

Hi Arduino
/* * Created by ArduinoGetStarted.com * * This example code is in the public domain * * Tutorial page: https://arduinogetstarted.com/reference/library/arduino-file.readstring */ #include <SD.h> #define PIN_SPI_CS 4 File file; void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); if (!SD.begin(PIN_SPI_CS)) { Serial.println(F("SD CARD FAILED, OR NOT PRESENT!")); while (1); // don't do anything more: } // open file for reading file = SD.open("arduino.txt", FILE_READ); if (file) { if ( file.available()) { String data = file.readString(); Serial.println(data); } file.close(); } else { Serial.print(F("SD Card: error on opening file")); } } void loop() { }
  • Open Serial Monitor, you will see as below:
Newbiely | Arduino IDE 2.3.8
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File
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Arduino Uno
Newbiely.ino
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8 Serial.println("Hello World!");
Output
Serial Monitor
Message (Enter to send message to 'Arduino Uno' on 'COM15')
New Line
9600 baud
Hi Arduino
Ln 11, Col 1
Arduino Uno on COM15
2

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