How to set Notepad2 to UTF-8 instead of ANSI?
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Each time I create a new file in Notepad2 default is ANSI instead I'd like to have UTF-8. Is there a way to get this ?
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Each time I create a new file in Notepad2 default is ANSI instead I'd like to have UTF-8. Is there a way to get this ?
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Each time I create a new file in Notepad2 default is ANSI instead I'd like to have UTF-8. Is there a way to get this ?
windows notepad2
edited Dec 23 '18 at 20:50
Josem
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Each time I create a new file in Notepad2 default is ANSI instead I'd like to have UTF-8. Is there a way to get this ?
windows notepad2
windows notepad2
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File → Encoding → Default... → UTF-8
If the change doesn't stick when you restart Notepad2 change the default again and then try :
Settings -> Save Settings Now
This is using Notepad2 v4.2.25
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
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no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
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I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
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File -> Settings -> Preferences -> New Document, check UTF-8.
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
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wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT useUTF-8 with signature(BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select"UTF-8"and notUTF-8 with signature!!!!
– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
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Run notepad2.exe with a parameter. Example in command prompt or other program:
Notepad2.exe /utf8 MyAnsiiFile.txt
This opens and loads an ASCII file and converts it to a UTF-8 file.
Then, you need only to close Notepad2 and save.
notepad2 version 4.2.25
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
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File → Encoding → Default... → UTF-8
If the change doesn't stick when you restart Notepad2 change the default again and then try :
Settings -> Save Settings Now
This is using Notepad2 v4.2.25
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
Community♦
1
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
233k36493548
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
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I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
add a comment |
5
File → Encoding → Default... → UTF-8
If the change doesn't stick when you restart Notepad2 change the default again and then try :
Settings -> Save Settings Now
This is using Notepad2 v4.2.25
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
Community♦
1
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
233k36493548
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
1
I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
add a comment |
5
5
5
File → Encoding → Default... → UTF-8
If the change doesn't stick when you restart Notepad2 change the default again and then try :
Settings -> Save Settings Now
This is using Notepad2 v4.2.25
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
Community♦
1
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
233k36493548
File → Encoding → Default... → UTF-8
If the change doesn't stick when you restart Notepad2 change the default again and then try :
Settings -> Save Settings Now
This is using Notepad2 v4.2.25
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
Community♦
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
233k36493548
edited Jul 5 '11 at 10:40
Community♦
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
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answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:31
grawitygrawity
233k36493548
233k36493548
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
1
I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
add a comment |
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
1
I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
no encoding option in file menu
– metal gear solid
Dec 9 '09 at 12:36
1
1
I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
I have it in Notepad2 4.0.23, and it's been there since version 2.x.
– grawity
Dec 9 '09 at 13:00
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
Me too in 4.2.25
– Josem
Dec 23 '18 at 19:31
add a comment |
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File -> Settings -> Preferences -> New Document, check UTF-8.
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT useUTF-8 with signature(BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select"UTF-8"and notUTF-8 with signature!!!!
– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
add a comment |
1
File -> Settings -> Preferences -> New Document, check UTF-8.
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT useUTF-8 with signature(BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select"UTF-8"and notUTF-8 with signature!!!!
– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
add a comment |
1
1
1
File -> Settings -> Preferences -> New Document, check UTF-8.
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
File -> Settings -> Preferences -> New Document, check UTF-8.
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Sep 4 '11 at 4:06
3498DB
15.7k114762
15.7k114762
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
answered Dec 9 '09 at 12:57
harrymcharrymc
254k14265565
254k14265565
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT useUTF-8 with signature(BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select"UTF-8"and notUTF-8 with signature!!!!
– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
add a comment |
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT useUTF-8 with signature(BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select"UTF-8"and notUTF-8 with signature!!!!
– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT use
UTF-8 with signature (BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select "UTF-8" and not UTF-8 with signature!!!!– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
wrong!! for notepad++ you should NOT use
UTF-8 with signature (BOM) ever! this is a mistake that could corrupt your source files (if you are a developer / programmer) and showing "weird icons" in your web-pages, and "you won't know why!" (because most of us won't turn on the "show all symbols"). for notepad2 it is "upside-down" there you should select "UTF-8" and not UTF-8 with signature!!!!– user429721
Dec 31 '15 at 17:00
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
@EladKarako: Who says this is for Web use (in any case, no problem for IIS and most web servers on Windows)? In the Windows world, a BOM can be extremely useful for suitable applications to better understand the file contents.
– harrymc
Dec 31 '15 at 18:43
add a comment |
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Run notepad2.exe with a parameter. Example in command prompt or other program:
Notepad2.exe /utf8 MyAnsiiFile.txt
This opens and loads an ASCII file and converts it to a UTF-8 file.
Then, you need only to close Notepad2 and save.
notepad2 version 4.2.25
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
Excellll
11.1k74162
answered Jan 13 '16 at 21:53
Stanko ZemanStanko Zeman
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Run notepad2.exe with a parameter. Example in command prompt or other program:
Notepad2.exe /utf8 MyAnsiiFile.txt
This opens and loads an ASCII file and converts it to a UTF-8 file.
Then, you need only to close Notepad2 and save.
notepad2 version 4.2.25
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
Excellll
11.1k74162
answered Jan 13 '16 at 21:53
Stanko ZemanStanko Zeman
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Run notepad2.exe with a parameter. Example in command prompt or other program:
Notepad2.exe /utf8 MyAnsiiFile.txt
This opens and loads an ASCII file and converts it to a UTF-8 file.
Then, you need only to close Notepad2 and save.
notepad2 version 4.2.25
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
Excellll
11.1k74162
answered Jan 13 '16 at 21:53
Stanko ZemanStanko Zeman
1
Run notepad2.exe with a parameter. Example in command prompt or other program:
Notepad2.exe /utf8 MyAnsiiFile.txt
This opens and loads an ASCII file and converts it to a UTF-8 file.
Then, you need only to close Notepad2 and save.
notepad2 version 4.2.25
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
Excellll
11.1k74162
answered Jan 13 '16 at 21:53
Stanko ZemanStanko Zeman
1
edited Jan 13 '16 at 22:14
Excellll
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Excellll
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Excellll
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