# What are XML portlets?

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## Definition

XML portlets display the contents of a Web page built using Extensible Markup Language (XML). To build an XML portlet, you simply provide a URL to an XML file that generates a Web page. The contents are returned to the portlet in XML or HTML format. You can apply any style on the content using a stylesheet (XSL file). The stylesheet controls how the XML displays in a Web browser.

To build an XML portlet, you must first either create a new URL Services Provider or open an exisitng one in the mid-tier Navigator. After you open the provider, click Create New URL Portlet at the top of the Navigator. This starts a wizard that will guide you through the steps for building the portlet, which include providing a URL to an XML file.

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