Charset

A charset, or character set, is a collection of symbols used to represent text in computing. It defines how characters like letters, numbers, and symbols are stored and displayed by computers. Different charsets can include various languages and special characters; for example, UTF-8 is a popular charset that can handle text from many languages. When you see text on a screen, it's essentially a computer's way of using a charset to understand and show those characters correctly. Choosing the right charset ensures that the text appears as intended, without missing or incorrect symbols.