diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
index e79a913b6c46..367c088539db 100644
--- a/.gitattributes
+++ b/.gitattributes
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Auto-detect text files, ensure they use LF.
-* text=auto eol=lf
+* text=auto eol=lf working-tree-encoding=UTF-8
 
 # Bash scripts
 *.sh text eol=lf
diff --git a/docs/PLANNER.md b/docs/PLANNER.md
index a2e2fc82daed..6a4ccecf417f 100644
--- a/docs/PLANNER.md
+++ b/docs/PLANNER.md
@@ -38,4 +38,4 @@ like "I want a job promotion."
 The planner will operate within the skills it has available. In the event that a
 desired skill does not exist, the planner can suggest you to create the skill.
 Or, depending upon the level of complexity the kernel can help you write the missing
-skill.
+skill.
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