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# STOP-PRESS - This is a GAWK issue # How do I get Windows 10 to get CodePages to correctly display?
To get Windows 10 to correctly display code pages, you can follow these steps:
Check Regional Settings:
Ensure that your Windows 10 system's regional settings are correctly configured for the language and code page you want to display. To check and change the regional settings:- Go to "Settings" > "Time & Language" > "Region".
- Under "Country or region," select the desired country or region.
- Click on "Additional date, time, & regional settings" and check the language and related settings in the Control Panel.
Set the Code Page in Command Prompt:
If you are using the command prompt (cmd.exe) or PowerShell to run your GAWK script, you can set the code page manually using thechcp
command. For example, to set the code page to 1252 (Western European) and display characters accordingly:batchchcp 1252
Make sure to set the appropriate code page that matches the character encoding of your GAWK script's output.
Use PowerShell ISE:
If you are using PowerShell to run your GAWK script, you can use PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment), which provides better support for different character encodings and code pages.Check GAWK Input and Output Settings:
In your GAWK script, ensure that you are correctly handling input and output settings, especially if you are dealing with non-ASCII characters or specific code pages.For example, you can use the
--non-decimal-data
option in GAWK to interpret input in hexadecimal or octal form. Also, consider usingBEGINFILE
andENDFILE
blocks to handle text file processing correctly.If your GAWK script uses input from files with specific code pages, you can set the
LC_ALL
environment variable before running the script to specify the desired locale.batchset LC_ALL=en_US.1252
gawk -f your_script.awk input_file.txt
Check GAWK Version:
Ensure that you are using the latest version of GAWK, as newer versions often come with improved support for different character encodings and locales.Use UTF-8 Encoding:
Consider using UTF-8 encoding for your text files and GAWK scripts, as it is a widely supported and versatile encoding that can handle various languages and characters.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your GAWK script and Windows 10 environment are configured correctly to handle code pages and display characters as intended. Remember to set the appropriate code page and character encoding for your specific use case and data.