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mysql_set_charset()

mysql_set_charset - Sets the client character set

Syntax

bool mysql_set_charset (string $charset, resource $link_identifier)

Arguments

  • charset - A valid character set name.
  • link_identifier - The MySQL connection. If the link identifier is not specified, the last link opened by mysql_connect() is assumed. If no such link is found, it will try to create one as if mysql_connect() was called with no arguments. If no connection is found or established, an E_WARNING level error is generated.

Description

Sets the default character set for the current connection.

Version

PHP 5.2.3

Return value

Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.