System File Type – xml

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System File Type

xml

Structured Data
Windows Explorer icon for the xml file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

An Extensible Markup Language document.

Characteristics

Unicode text organized as nested elements, attributes, namespaces, and character data under strict well-formedness rules.

Common Uses

Configuration, document formats, data interchange, web services, schemas, feeds, and application metadata.

Compatible Programs

  • Microsoft Edge
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Notepad++
  • XML Notepad

Sources

xml Available by Year Taken/Created

xml — Live from Microsoft

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