The XML Reference

The XML Reference is a summary of the (W3C) XML Specification 1.0. Each section contains examples, rules to alert you of well-formedness and validity constraints, and notes that provide tips to help you understand XML syntax.

Graphics have been placed throughout the summary as a quick visual aid:
glossaryClick on this image to go to the glossary for an explanation about the word the image refers to.
well-formedness constraintThis image indicates a well-formedness constraint warning.
validity constraintThis image indicates a validity constraint warning.

XML Reference contents