This document discusses text files in computing including writing, reading, and appending to text files. It notes that when working with text files in Visual Studio Code, you need to create a folder as standalone Python files won't work in some IDEs. It also provides a link to an example question and source file from a Cambridge International A-Level Computer Science exam on working with text files.

1. Text Files
A2 CS

2. Text files

3. Types
• Writing, reading, appending

4. EOF – end of file

5. VSC
• In VSC you need to create a folder as standalone python files don’t
work in some IDE’s
As you can see, I do not
have not run the python file
yet as it hasn’t created the
writing text file.
Creates the file and
inserts the content

6. Reading from the text file

7. Appending to a file

8. Paper 41 – June 2022
https://bestexamhelp.com/exam/cambridge-international-a-
level/computer-science-9618/2022/9618-s22-qp-41.php
• Take a look at Q1 by clicking on the link above. You will also find the
source file and the mark scheme.