# Reader

> Reads a table snapshot from a file in this provider's format.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Localization.Providers.FileTables](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/localization/providers/filetables.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.LocalizationRuntimeModule

```csharp
protected abstract ITableFileReader Reader { get; }
```