how to change source file encoding in csharp project (visual studio / msbuild machine)?

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Problem: Compiler launched from command line cannot process the source file because of international characters that I’ve just added.

Solution: Save source file explicitly in UTF-8 encoding to preserve international characters.

How To:

  • open the problematic file in Visual Studio.
  • on the File menu click “Advanced Save Options“
  • from “Encoding” combo select “Unicode (UTF-8 …“
  • click OK.

You’re set. Commit to please the build server and rest of the team waiting for green.

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