Automated formatting saves time compared to manual indentation.
If you work in a locked-down enterprise network without direct internet access, you can install the files manually: xml tools plugin for notepad
The plugin was historically managed via the "Plugin Manager." As of Notepad++ v7.6+, the Plugin Admin is the modern method. : The opposite of Pretty Print
The XML Tools plugin solves this problem by adding missing IDE-like features directly into Notepad++: xml tools plugin for notepad
<root> <user id="1"> <name>John</name> </user> </root>
: The opposite of Pretty Print; it removes all unnecessary white space and line breaks to minimize file size. Auto-tag Closing
Checks your XML against a schema (XSD) to ensure it is well-formed and compliant.