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Xml Edit Command: Delete Elements Matching Xpath
Use for delete elements matching xpath with Xml Edit. Exact CLI syntax to delete elements matching xpath using Xml Edit.
When to use this: Use for delete elements matching xpath with Xml Edit.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
xml ed -d "<XPATH1>" <path/to/input.xml|URI>xml ed -d "<XPATH1>" <path/to/input.xml|URI>Command Breakdown
-d- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to delete elements matching xpath using Xml Edit.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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