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# hash_file

Hashes the contents of the specified file using the SHA256, SHA1, or MD5 algorithm.

## Syntax

    hash_file( FileName, Algorithm )

## Arguments

Argument | Description
--- | ---
`FileName` | (string) The name of the file.
`Algorithm` | (string) The algorithm to use. Must be SHA256, SHA1, or MD5.

## Returns

(String). A hash of the file contents.

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Topic Title: hash_file