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    TextEncoder.encoding

    This is an experimental technology
    Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.

    The TextEncoder.encoding read-only property returns a DOMString containing the name of the encoding algorithm used by the specific encoder.

    It can only have the following value 'utf-8'.

    Syntax

    b = encoder.encoding;

    Specifications

    Specification Status Comment
    Encoding
    The definition of 'TextEncoder.encoding' in that specification.    		 Living Standard Initial definition.

    Browser compatibility

    Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
    Basic support 38 19.0 (19.0) [1] Not supported 25 Not supported
    Available in Web Workers 38 20.0 (20.0) Not supported 25 Not supported
    Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Phone Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
    Basic support Not supported 19.0 (19.0) [1] 1.0.1 (19.0) Not supported ? Not supported
    Available in Web Workers Not supported 20.0 (20.0) 1.0.1 (20.0) Not supported ? Not supported

    [1] An earlier, and slightly different, version of the specification was implemented in Firefox 18.

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