Try XML Tools. Plugins -> XML Tools -> Pretty Print (libXML) or (XML only - with line breaks Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B)
You may need to install XML Tools using your plugin manager in order to get this option in your menu.
In my experience, libXML gives nice output but only if the file is 100% correctly formed.
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Try XML Tools. Plugins -> XML Tools -> Pretty Print (libXML) or (XML only - with line breaks Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B)
You may need to install XML Tools using your plugin manager in order to get this option in your menu.
In my experience, libXML gives nice output but only if the file is 100% correctly formed.
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You need to install XML Tools from the Plugins menu item → Plugins Admin... → Plugins Admin dialog appears and then scroll to bottom of available plugins and check XML Tools, install it and then Ctrl + Alt + Shift + B OR the option for XML Tools above shows up.
Notepad++ Community
community.notepad-plus-plus.org › topic › 22501 › xml-plugin-pretty-print
XML Plugin - Pretty Print | Notepad++ Community
February 7, 2022 - I then activate the ex.xml and run Plugins > XML Tools > Pretty Print.
Pretty print for XML tools not working.
I can give you this advice, at least: without some basic information, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to help you. Click on the question mark that is the last entry on the menu bar and select Debug Info...; then Copy debug info to clipboard. Paste that, either as an edit at the end of your original post or as a comment. That will give us somewhere to start. I can’t promise anyone will have an answer, but I don’t see any recent posts in the community forum or the XMLTools issues regarding pretty print, so there is probably something unusual about your configuration. More on reddit.com
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June 2, 2026Request/Question: xml-tool "pretty print - indent attributes" via commandline or in batch
But now I am dealing with a large ... in another folder in a new format (just "pretty print - indent attributes"). I tried desperately to find a library, but none supported "indent attributes". So my idea now is to use Notepad++ via Commandline and call the plugi... More on github.com
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November 10, 2020Notepad++ Python Script / Discussion / Script Showcase: Pretty Print XML (And HTML)
# Found at http://xmlpp.codeplex.com/ ... = indentchar """Returns the pretty printed xml """ class out: output = "" def write(self, string): self.output += string out = out() self.pprint(xml, output=out, indent=indent, width=width) docFormat = notepad.getFormatType(notepad.getCur... More on sourceforge.net
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freeCodeCamp
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XML Formatting in Notepad++ – How to Format XML Files
May 3, 2023 - The plugin will be downloaded and Notepad++ will restart: Step 4: Click "Plugins" again in the menu bar, hover on "XML Tools", and click "Pretty print" to format the XML file:
SourceForge
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Release 2.4.9.2 --------------- - Fix pretty print function infinite loop when data ends with <!-- or <![CDATA[ Release 2.4.9.1 --------------- - Patch pretty print function error which occurred when text contains "='" sequence Release 2.4.9 ------------- - Compilation of 64bit version of the plugin - Fix pretty print with attributes and/or text containing > char Source: README, updated 2016-10-31
Reddit
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r/notepadplusplus on Reddit: Pretty print for XML tools not working.
June 2, 2026 -
I am using xml tools pretty print to format xml files for testing. I have used it before with no issues. When I use pretty print it does nothing. No error message, nothing.
I have checked the file contains no errors, I have had a college run the file and it worked for them. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Notepad++ and the plugins. I'm at my wits end. Does anyone have any advice?
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I can give you this advice, at least: without some basic information, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to help you. Click on the question mark that is the last entry on the menu bar and select Debug Info...; then Copy debug info to clipboard. Paste that, either as an edit at the end of your original post or as a comment. That will give us somewhere to start. I can’t promise anyone will have an answer, but I don’t see any recent posts in the community forum or the XMLTools issues regarding pretty print, so there is probably something unusual about your configuration.
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Since your colleague ran the same file fine it's definitely something weird with your local setup. Try going to %AppData%\Notepad++ and renaming config.xml, then restart. If you just need to get it done right now, I actually built a free notes app that formats XML natively with no plugins. Built it mostly for keeping notes during technical interviews but it does XML, JSON, SQL, CSS etc. Just open the file, hit Pretty Print or Apply, done. Let me know if you try it, trying to get folks to help me test it. https://github.com/danhino/ai-transparent-notes-v2/releases
GitHub
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Request/Question: xml-tool "pretty print - indent attributes" via commandline or in batch · Issue #199 · morbac/xmltools
May 25, 2023 - But now I am dealing with a large amount of files and I was looking for a way to read in all the xml files in a folder via python and put them back in another folder in a new format (just "pretty print - indent attributes"). I tried desperately to find a library, but none supported "indent attributes". So my idea now is to use Notepad++ via Commandline and call the plugin.
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April 1, 2023 - We can follow two methods to activate dark mode, through notepad settings and by enabling dark mode of windows 11. The View menu contains many toggles that affect Notepad++, many of which decide whether certain features of the application are visible or not.
Reddit
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How to Format XML in Notepad++ Quickly
May 15, 2026 - XML formatting in Notepad++ is the process of converting flat, unindented XML content into a structured, human-readable layout with proper tag nesting, line breaks, and indentation. The result is called pretty-printed XML.
W3Schools
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How to format XML format with syntax highlight in notepad++ editor - w3schools
December 31, 2023 - Click on the Plugins Menu, Select XML Tools -> Pretty Print or Pretty Print - Indent attributes or Pretty Print - Indent only option, or you can choose the shortcut key CTRL+ALT+Shift+A or CTRL+ALT+Shift+A command.
Fagan Media
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How do I format XML in Notepad++? | Fagan Media
April 27, 2025 - 5. Restart Notepad++ 6. Select text · 7. Go to XML Tools > Pretty print - Linarize XML · Last Updated: April 27, 2025 · Domain Registration · Hosting · Website Builder · Web Design · SSL Certificates · Website Security · Microsoft 365 ...
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The Complete Guide on How to Format XML in Notepad++
November 28, 2024 - Step 1. With your Notepad++ opened, go to the Plugins tab and select XML Tools > Pretty Print or Pretty Print – indent attributes.
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Notepad++ Python Script / Discussion / Script Showcase: Pretty Print XML (And HTML)
July 17, 2011 - # Found at http://xmlpp.codeplex.com/ ... = indentchar """Returns the pretty printed xml """ class out: output = "" def write(self, string): self.output += string out = out() self.pprint(xml, output=out, indent=indent, width=width) docFormat = notepad.getFormatType(notepad.getCur...
JSON Formatter
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Best XML Formatter and XML Beautifier
Supports xml indent levels: 2 spaces, 3 spaces, 4 spaces. XML Formatter can be used as alternative of VSCode / Sublime / Notepad++.
Herongyang
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Converting XML in Pretty Print Format
If have an XML document which is not nicely formatted, you can use XML Notepad 2007 to reformat it into a pretty print layout.
SAMLTool
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XML Pretty Print Online Tool | SAMLTool.com
This tool lets you present the XML of a SAML Message in a human-readable format
GitHub
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Notepad ++ and Pretty Print (XML Only with Line Breaks) not working · Issue #9907 · notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus
May 25, 2021 - When I try to use the latest version of Notpad++ with XML Tools > Pretty Print (XML Only with Line Breaks) I get the following error: Errors detected in content. please correc them before applying pretty print I get this regardless of the content. I do have a machine that has Notepad 7.3.1 with this plugin and it is working.
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