KembaraXtra-Computer Terms – ascii:
The ascii command is used in an FTP client program to specify that files should be transferred as ASCII text rather than as binary data. When this mode is enabled, the FTP server interprets the file contents as plain text characters and may convert line endings or character formats to ensure compatibility between different computer systems. ASCII transfer mode is typically used for text files such as program source code, configuration files, or documentation because it preserves the readability and formatting of textual information across different platforms.