Convert XML to text - how it works
If you want to convert an XML file into a text file, you will usually only get a confusing endless line in a word processing program. It is easier with a practical open source editor.
Convert XML to text - it's that easy
Download the "Notepad ++" program to your computer for conversion.
- Open the XML file in Notepad ++.
- Now simply save the file as a text file using the "File -> Save as" menu. To do this, select the format "Normal Text File (* .txt). The structure of the text is retained and you can now edit this text file in word processing programs such as Word or OpenOffice.
We will explain how to import an XML file into Excel in the next practical tip.