Is there a way to define multiline XML in code in C# without having to change " to ""?

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I would like to be able to paste chunks of XML into my C# code.

However, the best I can do is the following, but then I have to search and replace " with "".

Is there a way to define multiline XML in C# code without having to alter the XML text like this?

 public static string GetXml1() { return @" <Customer> <FirstName status=""required"">Jim</FirstName> <LastName status=""required"">Smith</LastName> </Customer> "; }

I assume there's a good reason that you don't use Linq to return small snippets of XML in a typesafe fashion? — Benjamin Podszun
– Benjamin Podszun, Commented Jan 8, 2010 at 9:25
I have XML that is already generated and need to copy it into a tool to test finding diffs between it, just thought there would be a simple way to do this, if I'm not mistaken in VB.NET you are able to just define a variable to a big block of XML. — Edward Tanguay
– Edward Tanguay, Commented Jan 8, 2010 at 9:29

AnthonyWJones · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-08 09:36:52Z

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Store the XML as a string resource then retrieve the XML as using ResourceManager.

answered Jan 8, 2010 at 9:36

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Furkat U. Over a year ago

What if we need to parse dynamic values inside xml ?

erikric · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-08 09:25:43Z

Not necessarily what you are askin for, but Box/Column Select might help if the lines are alligned. Just hold down the 'Alt'-key while you use the mouse to select the " you want to remove and press delete.

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