python write to file not working inside function

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I am trying to write a basic file writing syntax inside a function but it doesn't work. The file is never created. When i do it outside function, it works fine. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Kindly point me in the right direction

def write():
    file=open("testfle.txt","w")
    file.write('hello')
    file.close()

    return

JRG · Accepted Answer · 2017-07-15 08:58:51Z

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I saved your code in a file named create.py in IDLE and then ran it by calling your method write(), it works when you call the method write() like below.

It created a file named testfle.txt with content as hello

def write():
    file=open("testfle.txt","w")
    file.write('hello')
    file.close()
    return

## call write
write()

Also be very watchful of indentation when working with Python :).

answered Jul 15, 2017 at 8:58

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JRG Over a year ago

np, happens a lot often then we think :)!. Please accept the answer and vote up!

brennanenanen · Accepted Answer · 2017-07-15 08:59:09Z

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Could be you mistyped "testfile.txt" as "testfle.txt".

answered Jul 15, 2017 at 8:59

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