Syntax
=FILTERXML(xml, xpath)Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
xml | Required | The XML text |
xpath | Required | The XPath expression |
How to use FILTERXML
FILTERXML takes 2 required arguments. Type =FILTERXML( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
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