Viewing HTML and XML data in Interactive SQL

View HTML and XML data (Interactive SQL)

Connect to the database.

Execute a query that returns a result set that contains HTML and XML data.

To view a sample result set that contains HTML, run the following query:

SELECT '<html>
 <head>
  <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252">
   <title>Tee Shirt</title>
 </head>
 <body lang=EN-US>
  <p>
   <span  style=font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial>
   We have improved the design of this perennial favorite. 
   A sleek and technical shirt built for the trail, track, or 
   sidewalk. UPF rating of 50+.
   </span>
  </p>
 </body>
</html>';

To view a sample result set that contains a well-formed XML document, run the following query:

SELECT '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<parent>
    <children>
        <child name="Tim" />
        <child name="Katie" />
    </children>
</parent>';

In the results, select a cell that contains HTML or XML content, click ..., and then click View in Window.

The Value of Column column-name window appears.
Click OK to close the window.

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