CNET

Microsoft adding XML files to Office 12

Microsoft said Thursday that it will introduce new XML-based file formats for its Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications when the company launches its Office 12 software package next year. Company ...
Microsoft

Microsoft “Office 12” XML File Formats to Give Customers Improved Data Interoperability and Dramatically Smaller File Sizes

REDMOND, Wash. — June 1, 2005 — In a move to bring new levels of data interoperability to its customers and new market opportunities to technology providers throughout the industry, Microsoft Corp.
ZDNet

Experts say Microsoft's XML play won't backfire

Microsoft's move to create new XML-based file formats for three of its flagship Office products may make it easier for customers to consider rival software, but industry watchers aren't predicting an ...
Ars Technica

Storing text docs in XML may run afoul of Microsoft patent

In the middle part of this decade, Microsoft engaged in an extensive effort to create open standards derived from its own XML-based file formats, such as XPS and Office XML. This work was widely ...