An XML editor is a software application specifically designed for editing XML documents. XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language and is used to store and transmit structured data in a text-based format. An XML editor provides features tailored specifically for editing XML documents.
Typical functions of software in the XML editor domain include:
Syntax highlighting: The software highlights the XML syntax with colors to improve readability and understanding of the code.
Intelligent code completion: It offers automatic completion suggestions for elements, attributes, and entities to speed up input and minimize errors.
Structure view: The software displays a hierarchical structure view of the XML document to enable easy navigation and editing.
Validation: It checks the XML document for compliance with a defined schema and marks errors or warnings.
Transformation and XSLT support: The software enables the application of XSLT transformations to the XML document and supports the development of XSLT stylesheets.
Search and replace: It provides powerful search and replace features to find and modify specific elements or attributes in the XML document.
Integrated browser preview: The software offers a built-in preview of the rendered XML document in a web browser to visualize changes in real-time.
Integration with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): It can be integrated into integrated development environments to work seamlessly with other development tools.
