Troubleshooting

What to Do If Word Can't Open My XML File

Several different problems can prevent Word from opening an XML file:

  • An XML file must be well formed for Word to open it. If you see a message indicating that this situation exists, open the file in Notepad, fix the problem, and then try opening the file again.

    TIP

    If you have problems finding the specific location of an XML syntax error, try opening the file in Internet Explorer. It will attempt to validate the structure and provide more specific information about where the problem is.

  • If you have created a document that does not have any XML structure elements in it and then choose to save ...

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