Retrieves the default character set from the current regional language settings.
Syntax
[ sCharset = ] document.defaultCharset
Possible Values
| sCharset | String that
specifies or receives the default character set. |
The property is read-only.
The property has no default value.
Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see About Dynamic Properties.
Remarks
The value depends on the current regional language settings. For typical settings in North America, the value is windows-1252. For a list of other possible language settings, see Charsets in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
Standards Information
There is no public standard that applies to this property.
Applies To