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Change Charset for Grid Borders in Output Format

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Allows to change a charset which is used for printing grids borders. Available charsets are following: UTF-8, ASCII. Setting output_format_pretty_grid_charset enables this feature. #12372 (Sabyanin Maxim).
Allows users to change the charset used for printing grid borders in ClickHouse output, supporting UTF-8 and ASCII charsets.

Why it matters

This feature addresses the need for flexible and compatible visual representations of query results, especially when displaying grid borders. By enabling charset selection, users can choose between UTF-8 and ASCII to match their terminal or application requirements, improving readability and compatibility.

How to use it

Enable this feature by setting the output_format_pretty_grid_charset setting to either UTF-8 or ASCII depending on the desired charset for grid borders.

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