How to check if a string is in a file using python

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I want to know how can I search for a string in a file and use it as a condition in a clause:

 If "XYZ" is in the file, Print ("Yes")

Jul 5, 2019 in Python by Shabnam
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1 answer to this question.

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Hi,

Try the below given code:

with open('myfile.txt') as myfile:
     if 'XYZ' in myfile.read():
         print('Yes')
answered Jul 5, 2019 by Shabnam
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