How do you set the file encoding in Vim?

Q: How do you set the file encoding in Vim?

`set encoding=utf-8 fileencoding=utf-8` Set `encoding` for internal representation and `fileencoding` for the file on disk. UTF-8 is recommended for modern development.

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set encoding=utf-8 fileencoding=utf-8

Explanation

Set encoding for internal representation and fileencoding for the file on disk. UTF-8 is recommended for modern development.

category: config tags: #config #encoding #utf8

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