XMLwriter uses the Microsoft HTMLHelp standard for providing Help documentation. HTMLHelp offers some distinct advantages such as the ability to implement a combined table of contents and index and the use of keywords for advanced hyperlinking and search capabilities.

In order to view the Help documentation, the HTMLHelp system files will need to be installed your computer. If you are running a more recent Microsoft Operating System (such as Windows 2000/XP) or a more recent Internet Browser (such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher), the HTMLHelp will already be installed on your computer. Older operating systems may require the HTMLHelp download. You can check to see if you have the required files installed by searching for the filename HHCtrl.ocx in Explorer. If you do not have this file you will need to download Hhlpinst.exe (717 KB) to install HTMLHelp on your computer. Simply download and double-click to start installing.