Windows Media Playlists
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This reference documents Windows Media Playlists. A Windows Media Playlist (WPL) is a file that uses the elements documented in this reference to define either a dynamic "smart" playlist of media items or a static set of media items.
This reference contains the following sections.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows Media Playlist Elements Reference | Explains in detail each of the playlist elements, their attributes and values, and special conditions related to each. |
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