php read csv data as a string

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Is there a function in php that lets you read a csv and return a string as it is. I am aware of functions like fgetcsv etc that reads the csv and returns an array. But I was wondering if there is a way to get the full string as it is.

If you mean you want to read *each line* as a string, you can use `file()` ([doc](http://php.net/manual/en/function.file.php)) — utnaf, Feb 24 '17 at 11:06

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 24 '17 at 11:05

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You must use the file_get_contents function

$data = file_get_contents('http://absoluteUrl');

or

$data = file_get_contents('local url');

Instead, to obtain an array of csv's lines use the file function.

answered Feb 24 '17 at 11:05

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 24 '17 at 11:05

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You could use the file function:

$file = file("somefile.csv")

The you have every line in the variable file:

$file[0] = Firstline, aso.

answered Feb 24 '17 at 11:05

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