How to get a txt file to a string variable Java [duplicate]

Question

Im finding a lot of complicated answers however, I know there is a simple way and Im just not fitting it together.

I want the txt file to be put into the String txtString. inFS is for later parsing. What do I need to put the txt file to the string txtString?

My code:

fileByteStream = new FileInputStream("mytextfile.txt");
inFS = new Scanner(fileByteStream);         
txtString = ??

What ways are you finding? while loops that ensure the file has a next line? — OneCricketeer
– OneCricketeer, Commented Feb 7, 2017 at 14:14
If you have the latest version of Java: String content = new String(Files.readAllBytes(Paths.get("readMe.txt"))); — SedJ601
– SedJ601, Commented Feb 7, 2017 at 14:16
Nope, it needs to be simple. What do i put where the ?? are in my post. — ANC2017
– ANC2017, Commented Feb 7, 2017 at 14:21

mc20 · Accepted Answer · 2017-02-07 14:14:32Z

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    String content = new String(Files.readAllBytes(Paths.get("mytextfile.txt")));

works with java7

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 14:14

mc20

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You should always specify the encoding when using new String(byte[] b).