#🔒 FileNorFoundError even though the file exists

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prime sorrel
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Im trying to work with a text file named "learning_python.txt". It's located in the same directory as my python file "working_with_file.py". When I run the code it says "FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory:" I tried using both absolute path and just a regular path.

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slate caveBOT
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@prime sorrel

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pine aurora
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But I haven't used a Mac in like 15 years, so idk for sure.

prime sorrel
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i tried checking the current directory, and weirdly its not the directory where the file was saved. And then i tried to check whether the file exists both with absolute path and just the path. And it doesnt exist

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prime sorrel
pine aurora
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Did you try just removing the Macintosh HD/ from the path?

prime sorrel
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omg it works, thank you!

pine aurora
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Figured it would. The Macintosh HD/ drive must not be a part of the path like it is in Windows for some reason.

prime sorrel
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still kinda weird that current path is not the path that i saved both files in, but oh well :B

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prime sorrel
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