The touch() function sets the access and modification time of the specified file.
PHP touch() Function has the following syntax.
touch(filename,time,atime)| Parameter | Is Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| filename | Required. | File to touch |
| time | Optional. | Sets the time. The current system time is set by default |
| atime | Optional. | Sets the access time. Default is the current system time if no parameters are set, or the same as the time parameter if that parameter is set |
This function returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.
If the specified file does not exist, it will be created.
<?php
touch("test.txt");
?>