05-31-2007
add text to end of text file
Hi,
I assume there is a simple solution, but as usual i can't find it!
How can i add a line of text to the end of a text file on a new line?
i.e
file.txt
________________
this is my text file
________________
file.txt
________________
this is my text file
WITH A NEW LINE
________________
Thanks for your time
Lee
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