Operating System - Locale (Character Set)

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This page is about the locale of the operating system

The locale will set the default character set:

  • of the operating system
  • and of all application that does not overwrite it.

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Linux

locale

Windows

  • Windows Key > Type: Language Settings

Windows Locale




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