Tech Glossary
What is XSL-FO?
XSL-FO is short for Extensible Stylesheet Language Formatting Objects. It is a technology used to format and layout XML documents. With XSL-FO, users can define how their XML documents should be displayed and printed on different devices and in different formats. Just like with Adobe Photoshop, there are several similar programs and technologies to format and layout documents in different formats. Examples of these are CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations). XSL-FO is particularly popular in web development and publishing of electronic documents. By using XSL-FO, users can create stylish and consistent documents that are easy to read and attractive to their readers. It is a powerful tool that gives users control over how their documents are presented and communicates information effectively.