Validate document

Use this procedure to validate the XML syntax of the current document.

  1. Open your topic in the XMetaL editor.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Press F9
    • On the Validation toolbar, click the Validate Document button (validate all icon).
    • From the menu bar, select XML Document > Tools > Validate Document...
    If there are errors in the XML syntax, the Validation dialog appears.

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  3. Double-click errors to locate the problematical content.
  4. Click Close when you are finished.