How do i change one value in a csv file?

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I want to just change a single value, do I have to make a whole new file? Say if I am collecting data about people and someones information changes or they want to change their password, what do I do?

Possible duplicate of [Change specific value in CSV file via Python](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11033590/change-specific-value-in-csv-file-via-python) — Håken Lid, Nov 15 '17 at 20:57
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score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 15 '17 at 20:27

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You have to read it, change the specific line and write a new file or overwrite the old one.

answered Nov 15 '17 at 20:27

haronaut

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how do I do this? I'm very new in python!! – Emily Turner Nov 15 '17 at 20:31
Take a look at this post: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4719438/editing-specific-line-in-text-file-in-python – haronaut Nov 15 '17 at 20:37

How do i change one value in a csv file?

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