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Python File Pointer Manipulation Guide

The document explains how to manipulate the file pointer in Python using the seek() method. It details the syntax and parameters of seek(), provides examples of its usage, and outlines a program that demonstrates reading specific characters from a file. The document emphasizes the importance of the file pointer in read/write operations within files.

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Python File Pointer Manipulation Guide

The document explains how to manipulate the file pointer in Python using the seek() method. It details the syntax and parameters of seek(), provides examples of its usage, and outlines a program that demonstrates reading specific characters from a file. The document emphasizes the importance of the file pointer in read/write operations within files.

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Manipulating File Pointer

in Python
Using seek() method with examples
File Pointer
When a file is opened, Python maintains a file
pointer indicating the current position in the
file.
All read/write operations happen from this
position.
Initially, the pointer is at the start of the
file.
seek()
Used to move the file pointer to a specific
position in the file.
Syntax:
file_object.seek(offset,
whence)
offset → number of bytes to move.
whence → reference point (default 0):
0 → beginning of file
1 → current file position
2 → end of file
seek()
Example 1

f = open("[Link]", "r")
print([Link](5)) # Read first 5 characters
[Link](0) # Move pointer to beginning
print([Link]()) # Read full content again
[Link]()
seek()
Example 2

f = open("[Link]", "r")
[Link](7) # Move pointer 7 chars ahead
[Link](2, 1) # Move pointer 2 more chars
from current position
print([Link](5)) # Read next 5 characters
[Link]()
Program
Open a file [Link] and read the first 10
characters, then move the pointer back to
the beginning and read the first 20
characters.
Open a file and read the last 10 characters
using seek() from the end of the file.
Open a file and read the first 5 characters,
then use tell() to print the current file pointer
position.
Given a large text file, write a program to
read only every 5th character using seek()

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