retrieve a line after using open file for input as??

Hey every one my help is not installed on the pc im using at the mo and i am just trying to remember the syntax for using lineinput with a file opened for input

if someone could post an example or the correct syntax it would be great

thanks everyone

try this

Open "location" For (Input/output) As #filenumber
Line Input #FileNumber, varname
Write #FileNumber, [outputlist]
Input #FileNumber, varname

[CODE]
Open FileName For Input As #FileNumber
'Open the file

Do While Not EOF(FileNumber)
'Loop through line by line until
'The End Of File is reached
Input #FileNumber, StrFilesText
Loop

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Originally posted by Diab
[CODE]
Open FileName For Input As #FileNumber
'Open the file

Do While Not EOF(FileNumber)
'Loop through line by line until
'The End Of File is reached
Input #FileNumber, StrFilesText
Loop

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You should use Line Input instead of just Input.