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An XML file, or Extensible Markup Language file, has a unique use on a computer. An XML file contains plain text information that is coded in such a language that it can be understood by both humans and machines. This means that an XML file contains the text of a document that is then encoded so it may be read by the computer as well. While an ordinary user might not know a use for this function, many programmers use XML files to arrange information to be displayed in the Internet. For instance, perhaps a document is saved as a text document. Then the document must be displayed within a webpage on the Internet. However, the website host does not support a text file. This is an instance where an XML file can prove invaluable. While the website might not support a text file, many programs do support an XML file. This allows for application of text files which would have formerly been impossible. It isn't too difficult to visualize a situation where transformation from an [http://www.hothotsoftware.com/excel-export-to-xml-files_software/ Excel spreadsheet to XML] might be desirable. Multiple spreadsheets may contain data that is desired to be shown on a company's website or even within the company's personal Intranet network. A text file won't be allowed to be uploaded. However, an XML file will have the data coded so the computer can read and upload it. A short search online will reveal a number of SaaS (software as a service) sites that offer to do file conversion. These websites allow for a file to be uploaded, converted, and then downloaded. A huge downside of these programs is the regular uploading and downloading. This adds a large amount of extra time to the conversion process. Also, many sites only permit conversion of one file at a time. This produces issues for anyone with hundreds or thousands of spreadsheets that require reformatting. Fortunately, a short search for ‘How to Export a Spreadsheet as XML file software' at www.hothotsoftware.com will bring up an incredible program for simple XML file creation. This program allows for multiple Excel spreadsheets to be converted to the [http://www.hothotsoftware.com/excel-export-to-xml-files_software/ XML format] with just a couple of mouse clicks. After opening the program, you will see that the full program functions within a single window, easing any concerns of getting lost or mixed up within the program. At the top of the window is a field that displays any files you want to convert. Directly below this field is a button marked ‘Add File(s)' which enables files to be added to the program. There is also the capacity for the software to search for Excel files within a specified folder. Below this field are several commands to allow for file customization. This includes where to obtain the XML Header Tag information. This can be taken from the first row, first row and column, or can be specified as not existing. Then, the data can be specified to be collected by row or by column, depending upon how it is organized in the spreadsheet. Finally, the very bottom of the window contains the command to start the process. Once the program commences it will ask for the name of the output file and then convert your files. If you wish to learn more about this software please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWtUQ6ueOv4. If file uploading can't be performed due to formatting restrictions, a [http://www.hothotsoftware.com/excel-export-to-xml-files_software/ quick conversion] may remove those worries and allow you to get back to business.
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