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Deno.FsFile.prototype.truncate - Deno documentation
method Deno.FsFile.prototype.truncate
FsFile.prototype.truncate(len?: number): Promise<void>
Truncates (or extends) the file to reach the specified `len`. If `len` is not specified, then the entire file contents are truncated. ### Truncate the entire file ```ts using file = await Deno.open("my_file.txt", { write: true }); await file.truncate(); ``` ### Truncate part of the file ```ts // if "my_file.txt" contains the text "hello world": using file = await Deno.open("my_file.txt", { write: true }); await file.truncate(7); const buf = new Uint8Array(100); await file.read(buf); const text = new TextDecoder().decode(buf); // "hello w" ```

Parameters

optional
len: number

Return Type

Promise<void>