XMetaL Validation of XML Documents

XMetaL supports an easy to use means to Validate the document being edited against a DTD. Any of the following methods can be used:

• Use the menu sequence: Tools > Validate Document

• Click the Validate button on the Standard Toolbar (Second from right)

• Use the F9 function key

The following figure shows a successfully validated document.

Successful Validation Result Window

If there are errors during validation, a window similar to the following appears pointing the author to the areas with issues.

Failed Validation Result Window

Editorial: XMetaL has rules checking enabled by default. This is very helpful in preventing many structure errors before trying to validate the document.

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