Sorts of XSL Files

Leading XSL Type

.XSL

Extension:	.xsl
Category:	XML eXtensible Stylesheet

XSL is a style sheet language based on the principals of XML and more powerful than CSS. XSL consists of two main components: XSLT (which concerns the document tree) and formatting (which is based on CSS).

Programmer:	Syncro Soft
Division:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xsl

Software Programs That Open The XML eXtensible Stylesheet:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

FileMaker Pro by FileMaker Inc.

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Oxygen XML Editor 19 by Syncro Soft

Windows

Mac

Linux

Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio by Liquid Technologies

Windows

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Understanding XSL Issues

Troubles Opening XSL Files

Microsoft Notepad Isn't There

Double-clicking your XSL file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XSL File". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XSL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XSL, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Notepad

Your XML eXtensible Stylesheet file is incompatible with Microsoft Notepad because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your XML eXtensible Stylesheet file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your XSL file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Notepad version on your computer can cause problems opening XSL files.

Associated Difficulties Loading XSL Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Notepad will resolve your issue. Other XSL opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

• XSL file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the XSL file description from the Registry by mistake
• Defective install of a XSL program, such as Microsoft Notepad
• Your XSL can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your XSL
• Hardware related to XSLs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open XML eXtensible Stylesheet files