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XML Validator

XML Validator

Validate XML syntax and document well-formedness against W3C standards, detecting unclosed tags, root element violations, and syntax errors.

Valid Syntax

Quick Answer & Understanding Your Result

Source: W3C XML 1.0 Well-Formedness Specification

An XML Validator verifies XML documents against official W3C XML 1.0 well-formedness rules, locating unclosed tags, mismatched hierarchies, and invalid entity references.

Core W3C Well-Formedness Checks

  • Single Root Element: Enforces that exactly one root element encloses all other child tags.
  • Matching Open & Close Tags: Verifies case-sensitive opening and closing tags (e.g. <item> must close with </item>).
  • Proper Nesting & Quoted Attributes: Checks that overlapping tags (<a><b></a></b>) are flagged and all attribute values are enclosed in quotes.

Development Applications

  • SOAP & Webhook Debugging: Ensuring outgoing XML payloads satisfy strict schema parsers.
  • Sitemap Verification: Validating sitemap.xml structure before submitting to Google Search Console.

Paste your XML code above to test syntax validity and detect well-formedness errors instantly.

Formula & Calculation Logic

Technical Specification & AST
Mathematical Formula
WellFormed
= ParseXMLDOM(input) → valid: true | valid: false, error, line, col

DOM verification:

  • Checks document tree against W3C XML 1.0 syntax rules.
  • Flags unclosed tags and invalid entity references.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Paste XML Document

Paste raw XML text into the editor.

2

Instant Well-Formedness Check

The linter diagnoses syntax errors with exact line and column highlights.

3

View Verdict & Fix Issues

Receive instant green confirmation or detailed error coordinates to fix.

Worked Examples Table

ExampleInput ValuesCalculated ResultExplanation
Valid XML Document
Raw Input: <?xml version="1.0"?> <note> <to>Tove</to> <from>Jani</from> </note>
Valid XML (Well-Formed W3C Compliant)
Properly enclosed in single <note> root element with matching tags.
SOAP API Request Envelope
Raw Input: <?xml version="1.0"?> <soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://www.w3.org/2003/05/soap-envelope" xmlns:m="https://fnct.net/services"> <soap:Header/> <soap:Body> <m:GetAccountBalance> <m:AccountId>ACC-84920</m:AccountId> </m:GetAccountBalance> </soap:Body> </soap:Envelope>
Accurate Operational Result
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Frequently Asked Questions

Evidence-Based Methodology & Authoritative References

References & Methodology

W3C XML 1.0 Well-Formedness Specification

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W3C XML Schema Definition Language (XSD) 1.1

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Calculation Standard & Formulation

Standard: ISO / W3C / IETF Authoritative Domain Standard

Formula: WellFormed = ParseXMLDOM(input) → valid: true | valid: false, error, line, col

Last Reviewed: August 21, 2026

Authoritative Sources & Peer Review

Primary Source: W3C XML 1.0 Well-Formedness Specification

Reference Document: W3C XML Schema Definition Language (XSD) 1.1

Computation Privacy: 100% client-side 0ms computation, zero data retention

Technical Standards & Execution Scope

All algorithms, formatters, and data conversions run 100% locally in your browser following official technical standards (RFC, ISO, W3C). Output should be verified prior to mission-critical production deployment.

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