XML Tutorial
Lesson 10: Direct Browsing of XML Files

November 4, 1998

What is direct browsing of XML files?

Internet Explorer 5 Beta allows you to view XML files in the browser just as you would an HTML page. A default XSL stylesheet built into the browser enables you to view the XML as an expanding and collapsing tree. In addition, you can use a different XSL stylesheet or a CSS stylesheet to override the default stylesheet and display the XML in a custom manner.

How do I view XML files through the browser?

Just as you would an HTML file. Enter the URL of an XML file in the Address box of the browser or navigate to an XML file through a hyperlink.

Try it!

Sorry! The interactive exercises require Internet Explorer 5 Beta .

For more information on how to assign a stylesheet to an XML file, see the latest Extreme XML column or see the reference documentation on Direct Browsing of XML Files.

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