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Citation Software Inc.
Specialists in variable-data publishing since 1986

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QUESTION: What is XPS?

ANSWER: XPS stands for "XML Paper Specification." Formerly code-named "Metro Print Path," XPS is a new XML-based file format that has been developed jointly by Microsoft and UK-based Global Graphics Software.

The "XPS Document Format" is a paginated, fixed-format representation of electronic documents. Also known as "Metro Reach," XPS Document Format is an open, cross-platform document format that allows users to create, share, print and archive documents.

Support for the XPS Document Format is included in Windows Vista, Microsoft's next-generation Windows operating system.

For more information, click the following links:

   http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/prodinfo/what/integrated/default.aspx#xps

   http://www.globalgraphics.com/news/ggpress.nsf/PressReleasesPublishedCurrent/8C6126C4A3F46A25802571F00047C10B

   http://labnol.blogspot.com/2005/06/how-does-microsoft-metro-compare-with.html

   http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=1055