XMLXSL Shows Blank Page in Chrome and Edge Browsers: A Solution

Introduction

When using XML and XSL stylesheets, some users may encounter a blank page when viewing the output in certain web browsers, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This issue can occur when the stylesheet information is not properly removed from the XML file, causing the data to be displayed as a tree structure instead of the desired format.

Removing Stylesheet Information from XML File

To resolve this issue, the stylesheet information must be removed from the XML file. This can be done manually by editing the XML file, or through the use of a tool or script that automates the process.

Manually Removing Stylesheet Information

To manually remove the stylesheet information from an XML file, follow these steps:

1. Open the XML file in a text editor.
2. Locate the xsl:stylesheet or xsl:transform element in the file.
3. Delete the entire element, including any attributes and child elements.
4. Save the changes to the XML file.

Automating the Removal of Stylesheet Information

If you have multiple XML files that need to have the stylesheet information removed, you can use a script or tool to automate the process. For example, you can use a command-line tool like sed or awk to remove the xsl:stylesheet or xsl:transform element from each file.

Setting the Correct Setting in Chrome and Edge

In addition to removing the stylesheet information from the XML file, you may also need to adjust a setting in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to ensure that the data is displayed correctly.

Google Chrome

In Google Chrome, you can change the setting by following these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Go to the Settings page.
3. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on it.
4. Under the "Privacy and security" heading, click on "Content settings".
5. Click on "Document permissions".
6. Under "Allow sites to display content in a frame", make sure the toggle is set to "On".

Microsoft Edge

In Microsoft Edge, you can change the setting by following these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the Settings page.
3. Scroll down to the "Advanced settings" section and click on it.
4. Under the "Privacy and services" heading, click on "Site permissions".
5. Click on "Intranet sites".
6. Make sure the "Access data sources across domains" option is set to "On".

To resolve the issue of a blank page appearing when using XML and XSL stylesheets in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, you need to remove the stylesheet information from the XML file and adjust a setting in the browser. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your data is displayed correctly in these browsers.

References

• XSL Transformations
• XML to HTML using XSL
• Google Chrome keeps opening XML files in source code view
• Microsoft Edge keeps opening XML files in source code view