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XSLT / XSL

Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is a way to add styles to XML and other marked up text. The stylesheet language built by XML may be confusing, but these links can help you make sense of it.
  1. XSL Formatters (4)
  2. XSLT Processors (8)
  3. XSL-FO (10)

XSLT - The Basics

XSLT is the stylesheet language of XML to transform XML into whatever viewable format you would like to view it in.

Introduction to XSL

XSL is more than just transformations of XML documents, it allows you to define your presentations and provide specific maps of your documents.

What is the Purpose of XSLT?

A definition of XSLT and the advantage of using this language. A look at the evolution of XML and the creation of XSLT.

How to Transform XML - XSLT Tutorial

Learn how to use XSLT to transform your XML documents. An XSLT tutorial with sample code and descriptions.

Setting Up an XSLT Output Stream – XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. Part two of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

How to Use the Value-of Element in XSLT – XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. Part three of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

How Do You Use XSLT?

Find out how others use XSLT to transform documents and share your own experiences with this versatile language.

How to Use the For-each Element in XSLT - XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. Part four of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

How to Filter XML Data in XSLT - XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. Part five of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

How to Connect XML Data Files to XSLT Style Sheets - XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. Part six of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

Key Phrases to Know for XSLT - XSLT Tutorial

An XSLT tutorial that explains the transformation of XML data into a interpretable output stream. A tutorial that provides step-by-step instruction to write XSLT output code. The seventh and final article of the series for Breaking Down XSLT.

XSLT: Advanced

XSLT is the stylesheet language of XML to transform XML into whatever viewable format you would like to view it in. Learn how to convert a complicated XML document into HTML

Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL)?

A definition of the Extensible Stylesheet Language. An article that defines and describes XSL family of languages. A brief look at schema and their uses to display XML data with links to tutorials and more complete informational sources.

What is the Relationship between XSL, XSLT and XSL-FO?

A description of XML style sheets and specifically XSL, XSLT and XSL-FO. This article discusses the need for style sheets and what each format will do, complete with definitions and links to tutorials.

How Do I Choose between XSLT and XSL-FO?

A description of the uses for XSLT and XSL-FO. This article explains how XSLT and XSL-FO work together to create pages for web viewing and print media.

XSLT Tutorials Library

Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations ( XSLT ) is an XML language the transforms XML into a different file. When you load an XML file to the Internet, it will appear as basic text to viewers. XML was originally meant to be a repository of information that designers could change easily. This made updating information a breeze. The...

XSLT Tag Glossary

Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSLT) is the subset that transforms XML into formats, such as XHTML , to create a web page. When you post an XML document on the Internet, it is just a bag of data. The browser will display an XML file the same way it reads a standard text file. Many people get stuck on this point. How do you take the...

What is XSL Stylesheet

This article will teach you definition of the xsl stylesheet element and how to use it when creating your transformation document. XSLT is a formatting document and xsl:stylesheet works as the root element.

What is XSL Transform

This article will teach you the definition for the XSL transform element, one possible root for an XSLT document. XSLT is a formatting page meant to transform XML to XHTML.

What is XSL Template

This article will teach you the definition of the XSL template element used in XSLT formatting documents. Template provides specific instructions to display XML data.

What is XSL Apply-Templates

Learn the definition of the XSL apply-templates element. Templates work within a XSLT document to apply formatting rules to XML data.

What is XSL Call-Template

Definition of the XSL Call-Template Element that includes sample code and associated attributes.

What is XSL:Attribute-Set

Definition of the XSL:attribute-set element with sample code, syntax and associated element tags.

What is XSL:Attribute

The XSL:Attribute Element Definition explains how to create information that applies to an XSLT output stream. The reference includes sample code for xsl:attribute and xsl:attribute-sets.

What is XSL:Comment

Commenting your XSLT output stream allows you to organize your code. XSL:comment clears an area for you to place a message in the final code.

What is XSL Element

XSL:Element Definition explains how to build a new node in your XSLT output stream. This is useful when trying to manipulate the XML data during the transformation.

What is XSL Copy

Learn the definition of the xsl:copy element and how to use it when creating XSLT pages. This tutorial offers sample code and step-by-step instructions.

What is XSL Copy-of

Learn the definition of the xsl:copy element and how to use it when creating XSLT pages. This tutorial offers sample code and step-by-step instructions.

What is XSL Import

Learn the definition of the XSL import element used in XSLT formatting documents. Import allows you to combine multiple style sheets in XSLT.

What is XSL Apply-Imports

Learn the definition of the XSL apply-imports element used in XSLT formatting documents. Import allows you to combine multiple style sheets on one page.

What is XSL Fallback

Learn the definition of the XSL fallback element used in XSLT formatting documents. Fallback provides an alternate route for the parser when it fails to recognize the parent tag.

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