How do I check if XML is valid in Notepad++?

How to validate XML against XSD in Notepad++

1. Download and install the Notepad++ application.
2. Launch Notepad++ application.
3. Open Plugins Admin.
4. Select and Install XML Tools in Notepad++.
5. Import the XML document that you want to validate.
6. Click on the Plugins > XML Tools > Validate Now option.

How do I download XML Tools plugin for Notepad++?

So you need to install it with the Plugin Admin.

1. Start Notepad++ and click “Plugins > Plugin Admin” menu. You see a list of available plugins showing up.
2. Find “XML Tools” in the “Available” list and make it checked.
3. Click “Install” in the top right corner to install “XML Tools” Plugin to Notepad++.

How can I see the XML structure in Notepad++?

Notepad++ has support for validation of XML file content. Validation can be done using Plugin Menu -> XML Tools ->Validate option or you can use short cut CTRL+ALT+Shift+M. It asks for XML schema to validate against and display errors.

How do you check if XML file is well formed?

The XML Syntax rules for Well-formed XML include:

1. All XML elements must have a closing tag.
2. XML tags are case-sensitive.
3. All XML elements must be properly nested.
4. All XML documents must have a root element.
5. Attribute values must always be quoted.
6. With XML, whitespace is preserved.

What is XML syntax error checker?

DTD defines the structure of XML document that can be validated against the XML document to check for the syntax errors. XML DTD defines the structure by mentioning the XML elements in such a way so that the complete structure of XML document can be understood.

What is XML Notepad?

XML Notepad is the result of a promise Chris Lovett made to a friend at Microsoft. The original XML Notepad shipped in back in 1998, written by Murray Low in C++. Later on it fell behind in support for XML standards and, because we didn’t have time to fix it, we pulled the downloader.

How do I check for syntax errors in XML?

By setting the option Enable XML syntax auto-check, the syntax of your code will be checked for correctness in XML format, and you will be given an error message when you try to save a file that has a syntax error in it. Use the Check XML syntax function if you want just to check your existing XML file for errors.

How to enable color syntax for XML files in editor?

You can enable by Select Language Menu -> X -> XML and It highlights color syntax for XML files for opened in editor. Go to Settings -> Style configurator – Select XML language.

What is the best tool to edit XML files?

There are advanced tools available to work on XML like Altova, but if you are looking for basic editing, then you should try the Notepad++ XML Plugin. This plugin is free as it works with Notepad++ which itself is free and open-source software. XMLTools is a plugin for Notepad++ Text Editor which helps you to edit and format XML files.