Character encoding defines the correspondence between characters in a character set and their representation in a sequence of octets. Knowing the character encoding of a text file is crucial for data integrity, as different character encodings can represent the same characters differently, leading to potential data loss or corruption.
There are various methods to check the encoding of a text file. One common approach is to use a text editor that provides encoding detection capabilities. Many modern text editors, such as Notepad++ and Sublime Text, offer this functionality. Simply open the text file in the editor, and it will typically display the detected encoding in the status bar or a specific encoding menu.
