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Python File seek() Method

The seek() method is an inbuilt method in python, and is used to set the current file position at the offset handle to a given specific position. This method helps to return the new position.

Syntax:

file.seek(offset)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
offset	It is Required and is used to set the current file position.

Here is an example of Python File seek() Method:


z = open("demofile.txt", "r")
z.seek(2)
print(z.readline())

Output:
o! Welcome to demofile.txt

Example 2:


x = open("demofile1.txt", "r")
x.seek(4)
print(x.readline())

Output:
o! Welcome to demofile.txt

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