<meta charset=“utf-8”> vs <meta http-equiv=“Content-Type”>

Question

In order to define charset for HTML5 Doctype, which notation should I use?

1. Short:

Answer 1

was introduced with/for HTML5.

As mentioned in the documentation, both are valid. However, is only for HTML5 (and easier to type/remember).

In due time, the old style is bound to become deprecated in the near future. I'd stick to the new .

There's only one way, but up. In tech's case, that's phasing out the old (really, REALLY fast)

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