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FUNCTIONS / XML FUNCTIONS

The xmlroot expression alters the properties of the root node of an XML value.

Signatures & examples

xmlroot ( xml, VERSION {text|NO VALUE} [, STANDALONE {YES|NO|NO VALUE} ] ) → xml
The xmlroot expression alters the properties of the root node of an XML value. If a version is specified, it replaces the value in the root node's version declaration; if a standalone setting is specified, it replaces the value in the root node's standalone declaration.
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  1. PG 12 → 13changed

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