Functions / System Information Functions And Operators

pg_char_to_encoding

Converts the supplied encoding name into an integer representing the internal identifier used in some system catalog tables.

Reading PG 18current·documented in 6 of 27 versions, 15 to 20

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Signatures & examples

pg_char_to_encoding ( encoding name ) → integer

Converts the supplied encoding name into an integer representing the internal identifier used in some system catalog tables. Returns -1 if an unknown encoding name is provided.

Version history 1

14 → 15 added

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