In Jsoup, the
Document.OutputSettings class is used to configure the output settings when serializing HTML or XML documents to strings. It provides a set of options that control how the document's HTML or XML content is formatted, indented, and normalized when converted to a string representation. The
OutputSettings class allows developers to customize the output format to meet specific requirements, such as controlling indentation, line breaks, and character encoding.
The main purpose of the
Document.OutputSettings class in Jsoup is to provide a mechanism for controlling the serialization of HTML or XML documents, including:
1. Formatting and Indentation :* The
prettyPrint() method specifies whether the serialized output should be formatted with indentation to improve readability. When
prettyPrint() is enabled, the output is indented to represent the document structure, making it easier for humans to read.
* The
indentAmount(int indentAmount) method sets the number of spaces used for each level of indentation when
prettyPrint() is enabled.
2. Character Encoding :* The
charset(String charset) method sets the character encoding to be used when serializing the document to a string. This ensures that the correct character encoding is specified in the output, which is important for proper display and interpretation of special characters and non-ASCII characters.
3. Escape Mode :* The
escapeMode(EscapeMode escapeMode) method sets the escape mode used for escaping special characters in the output. Jsoup supports different escape modes, such as
base, extended, xhtml, and
xhtmlWithAllowedEntities, which control how special characters are represented in the output.
4 Output Syntax :* The
syntax(Syntax syntax) method sets the syntax of the output, which can be either html or xml. This determines whether the output is serialized as HTML or XML format.
5. Normalization :The
outline(boolean outline) method specifies whether the output should be normalized using HTML5 outline algorithm. Normalization removes redundant elements and attributes while preserving the document's structure and semantics.
By using the
Document.OutputSettings class, developers can customize the output format of serialized HTML or XML documents according to their preferences and requirements. This allows for fine-grained control over how the document's content is represented when converted to a string, ensuring consistent and predictable output across different scenarios and use cases.
