Benefits of Formatting XML Code

Formatting XML code provides the following advantages:

• Readability - Indenting elements and applying line breaks makes complex XML documents much easier to read and understand.
• Validation - Our XML formatter checks for syntax errors and warns about malformed XML to help debug issues.
• Accessibility - Screen readers have an easier time parsing formatted XML with proper tag indentation.
• Portability - Consistently formatted XML maintains structure across different editors and environments.
• Collaboration - XML is easier to work with for teams when a common formatting style is applied.
• Change Tracking - Formatted XML with diffs highlights changes when modifying documents.
• Searchability - Properly indented XML improves findability when searching documents.

Overall, a well-formatted XML document will be easier to work with and maintain for developers and users alike.

How to Use Our Online XML Formatting Tool

Our XML formatter is easy and free to use:

1. Copy and paste your XML code or upload an XML file into the tool
2. Click the "Format XML" button to beautify the code
3. The formatted XML code will appear in the output box

The color-coded output will highlight any syntax errors found during validation. You can copy the formatted XML to use it elsewhere once complete.

Formatting Options

Our XML formatter tool supports:

• Indenting elements and attributes
• Applying line breaks and spacing between nodes
• Auto-closing unclosed tags
• Handling minified/compact XML code
• Syntax highlighting and warning indicators
• XML validation to catch errors

Try formatting your XML document now with our online XML formatter for free!