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command to change file encoding / autodetect

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Description

I am constantly in the need of opening files of different encodings.
When opening a 1252 file, micro will show unrecognized character symbols �

It would be insanely helpful if there was a command to change the encoding of the currently edited file or if the encoding was detected automatically.

I am using micro 2.0.3 on ubuntu 18.04.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating micro’s file-encoding handling, then clarify whether the desired outcome is an encoding-change command, automatic detection, or both; done would require agreed behavior and tests for files such as Windows-1252 input.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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