5 BEST XML EDITOR

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When it comes to coding, choosing a XML editor will be the first thing on you would consider.

There are lots of XML editors on the internet, both free and paid.

How advanced you want to go will determine whether to get a free or paid xml editor. Free XML editors perform the simple basic tasks required when coding and the differences between it and those paid ones are little.

I will give you an outline of 5 best xml editors.

The grading will be based on functionality, user interface and accessibility.

NotePad++

The number one on the list. It is known for its versatility, which includes being able to create several xml files and use them simultaneously.

It is the most popular amongst web coders and designers. Two amazing things about this xml editor are that you can open files in several languages and you can create a set of design rules(css files) and implement them in several xml or html files.

It also has a colored layout of coding instructions and value inputs that you can easily work with, as it makes it easier to detect coding errors. When dealing with very long codes, finding a particular string is quite easy because of the line numbering. It is very user-friendly.

NexPad

It and NotePad++ are similar in terms of multitasking. You can create and work with multiple projects. This one has some invaluable features that others don't, which is being able to open XML, HTML, TXT and CSS files and use all of them at the same time.

It is simple to use and navigate. It is like the default windows notepad for text editing but with sophisticated abilities.

Tea

Another simple and user-friendly xml editor. This one also has its own unique feature, which is being able to create backup files to prevent data loss. It also has a status bar underneath for monitoring your progress so far, which is unlike any other.

You can easily differentiate between content and syntax or tags, because the syntax are written in a blue-colored font, while content words are written in black.

Treebeard

This is a java based xml editor with different features for both beginners and experts. It uses scripts and editors to open different files at once, which makes it different from the common xml editors.

However, installing and using this tool on your PC would require an installed java software- you cannot install Treebeard alone and start working with it immediately.

XmlPad

With this one, you have the ability to choose between the three types of views, which are: Table, Grid and Preview(for more features). It supports other formats like .doc, .docx, .xls, etc.

These are just 5 out of so many others like Code Browser, TextEdit, etc