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Working with XML in the Design Environment

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The XML Designer provides tools for working with XML files. The designer contains a view for editing XML source code (XML Source view).

The following extensions also are recognized as .xml:

  • .tdl — Template Description Language file
  • .xslt (no data view)
  • .web
  • .resx

XML Source View

The XML Source view provides an editor for creating and editing XML, which offers Microsoft® IntelliSense® and statement completion. When you press < key to initiate a new tag, you will be presented with a list of elements that are valid at that location. After you type the element name and press the space bar, you will be presented with a list of attributes that the element supports.

By right-clicking and selecting Synchronize Document Outline from the shortcut menu, you can view the Document Outline window, which makes it possible for you to see the nesting structure of your .xml file and to navigate easily to different elements.

See Also

Working with XML | XML Data Import | XML Data Export | Office Applications and XML | XSL: Technology Backgrounder | Access Forms and Reports Conversion | Developing Office Developer Applications