Extract the contents and place the XMLTools.dll file along with its dependencies inside a folder named XMLTools within your Notepad++ installation directory (typically C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\ ). Relaunch the editor. Quick Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Shortcut Plugins -> XML Tools -> Pretty Print Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B Validate Syntax Plugins -> XML Tools -> Check XML Syntax Now Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M Validate against XSD/DTD Plugins -> XML Tools -> Validate Now Ctrl + Alt + Shift + V Evaluate XPath Expression Plugins -> XML Tools -> Evaluate XPath Expression Ctrl + Alt + Shift + X Troubleshooting Common Errors
Instant formatting with proper indentation. XML Syntax Check: Catch errors before you save. XPath Evaluation: Easily navigate complex data structures. xml tools plugin for notepad
Minified XML is impossible to read or debug. The feature automatically organizes your code by applying consistent indentation, adding line breaks, and aligning matching tags. It offers multiple formatting styles, including: Pretty Print (XML only) Pretty Print (XML only - with line breaks) Pretty Print (attributes indent) 2. LXML Check (Syntax Validation) Extract the contents and place the XMLTools
The ability to check documents against a Document Type Definition (DTD) or XML Schema (XSD) ensures data integrity before deployment. XML Syntax Check: Catch errors before you save