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Asked: May 31, 20262026-05-31T11:24:25+00:00 2026-05-31T11:24:25+00:00

I am trying to use to select a file locally and read the text

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I am trying to use to select a file locally and read the text in it line by line to interpret it. My program is meant to read a text file and read questions from it to make a test taking program. The file should not be uploaded, and only read locally. It is okay if the solution only works on chrome and firefox.

I have tried looking through many things, but so far what I seem to see is that it is not possible for security reasons, or it is but it doesn’t work properly. I

This is my current code:
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    2026-05-31T11:24:26+00:00Added an answer on May 31, 2026 at 11:24 am

    Use HTML5 file API. It allows you to select and read files locally.

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