Converting XML in Pretty Print Format

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∟Converting XML in Pretty Print Format

This section provides a tutorial example on how to convert XML documents into pretty print format using XML Tools Plugin in Notepad++.

As the first test of XML Tools Plugin, let's try to reformat an XML document into a pretty print format:

1. Run "Notepad++" again, You see an empty "Tree View" showing up.

2. Copy the following XML document:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<user status="active"><!-- This is not a real user. -->
<first_name>John</first_name><last_name>Smith</last_name><address>
<street>1234 Main Road</street><city>Bellville</city></address></user>

3. Paste it into the editing area of Notepad++.

4. Click menu "Plugins" > "XML Tools" > "Pretty print (XML only - with line breaks)" You see the XML document is nicely formatted now:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<user status="active">
  <!-- This is not a real user. -->
  <first_name>John</first_name>
  <last_name>Smith</last_name>
  <address>
    <street>1234 Main Road</street>
    <city>Bellville</city>
  </address>
</user>