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How to check if a .txt file is in ASCII or UTF-8 format in Windows environment?

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I have converted a .txt file from ASCII to UTF-8 using UltraEdit. However, I am not sure how to verify if it is in UTF-8 format in Windows environment.

Thank you!

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rk1962 Avatar asked Aug 04 '11 19:08

rk1962


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Open the file in Notepad. Click 'Save As...'. In the 'Encoding:' combo box you will see the current file format.

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Ofer Zelig Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 14:09

Ofer Zelig