# fs.read

## Function

Read text file contents.

## Syntax

```bt
fs(path).read()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| String | Returns the UTF-8 text content of the file. |

## Example

```bt
file = fs('docs-read.txt')
file.write('BT')
result = file.read()

// Output: BT
print result
```

## Notes

- Throw Chinese error when reading fails.
- This method reads as UTF-8 text.