Microsoft Help Files on RSS Feeds:
What is a feed (RSS)?
Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds, contain frequently updated content
published by a website. They are usually used for news and blog websites, but are also used for distributing other
types of digital content, including pictures, audio files, or video. Internet Explorer can discover and display feeds as
you visit websites. You can also subscribe to feeds to automatically check for and download updates that you can view
later.
Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds, contain frequently updated content
published by a website. They are usually used for news and blog websites, but are also used for distributing other
types of digital content, including pictures, audio files, or video. Internet Explorer can discover and display feeds as
you visit websites. You can also subscribe to feeds to automatically check for and download updates that you can view
later.
Using web feeds (RSS)
Here are answers to some common questions about using feeds (RSS).
Here are answers to some common questions about using feeds (RSS).
What is a feed?
A feed, also known as RSS feed, XML feed, syndicated content, or web feed, is frequently updated content
published by a website. It is usually used for news and blog websites, but can also be used for distributing other
types of digital content, including pictures, audio or video. Feeds can also be used to deliver audio content (usually
in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or MP3 player. This is referred to as podcasting.
A feed, also known as RSS feed, XML feed, syndicated content, or web feed, is frequently updated content
published by a website. It is usually used for news and blog websites, but can also be used for distributing other
types of digital content, including pictures, audio or video. Feeds can also be used to deliver audio content (usually
in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or MP3 player. This is referred to as podcasting.
How do I know if a website offers feeds?
When you first view a website, Internet Explorer will search for feeds. If feeds are available, the Feeds button
will change color and a sound will play.
When you first view a website, Internet Explorer will search for feeds. If feeds are available, the Feeds button
will change color and a sound will play.
How do I view a feed?
When you visit a webpage, the Feeds button will change color, letting you know that feeds are available. Click
the Feeds button, and then click the feed you want to see. To get content automatically, you should subscribe to a
feed – it’s free and you do it only once.
When you visit a webpage, the Feeds button will change color, letting you know that feeds are available. Click
the Feeds button, and then click the feed you want to see. To get content automatically, you should subscribe to a
feed – it’s free and you do it only once.
How does a feed differ from a website?
A feed can have the same content as a webpage, but it’s often formatted differently. When you subscribe, Internet
Explorer automatically checks the website and downloads new content so you can see what is new since you last
visited the feed.
A feed can have the same content as a webpage, but it’s often formatted differently. When you subscribe, Internet
Explorer automatically checks the website and downloads new content so you can see what is new since you last
visited the feed.
How can I automatically get updated content?
You can receive content automatically by subscribing to a web feed. When you subscribe to a web feed, you set the
interval at which Internet Explorer will check the website for updates. Once you’ve set an interval, Internet
Explorer will automatically download the most up-to-date web feed list.
Does a feed subscription cost money?
No, it’s usually free to subscribe to a feed.
No, it’s usually free to subscribe to a feed.
How can I view my subscribed feeds?
You view feeds on the Feeds tab in the Favorites Center. To view your feeds, click the Favorites Center button
, and then click Feeds.
You view feeds on the Feeds tab in the Favorites Center. To view your feeds, click the Favorites Center button
, and then click Feeds.
Can other programs display my subscribed feeds?
Yes, Internet Explorer provides the Common Feed List to other programs. This allows you to subscribe to feeds
Yes, Internet Explorer provides the Common Feed List to other programs. This allows you to subscribe to feeds
with Internet Explorer and read them in other programs, such as e-mail clients.
What does RSS mean?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to describe the technology used in creating feeds.
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to describe the technology used in creating feeds.
What formats do feeds come in?
The most common formats are RSS and Atom. Feed formats are constantly being updated with new versions.
Internet Explorer supports RSS 0.91, 1.0, and 2.0, and ATOM .3, 1.0. All web feed formats are based on XML
(Extensible Markup Language), a text-based computer language used to describe and distribute structured data
and documents.
The most common formats are RSS and Atom. Feed formats are constantly being updated with new versions.
Internet Explorer supports RSS 0.91, 1.0, and 2.0, and ATOM .3, 1.0. All web feed formats are based on XML
(Extensible Markup Language), a text-based computer language used to describe and distribute structured data
and documents.
Discover a feed
Internet Explorer looks for feeds, also known as RSS feeds, on every webpage you visit. When it finds available feeds,
the Feeds button, located on the Internet Explorer toolbar, will change from gray to orange and it will play a sound.
Internet Explorer looks for feeds, also known as RSS feeds, on every webpage you visit. When it finds available feeds,
the Feeds button, located on the Internet Explorer toolbar, will change from gray to orange and it will play a sound.
To view available feeds
1. On the Internet Explorer toolbar, click the Feeds button .
2. If multiple feeds are available, you’ll see a list of available feeds. Select the feed you want to view.
When you click the feed, you’ll see a page displaying a list of items (topics and articles) you can read and subscribe
to.
1. On the Internet Explorer toolbar, click the Feeds button .
2. If multiple feeds are available, you’ll see a list of available feeds. Select the feed you want to view.
When you click the feed, you’ll see a page displaying a list of items (topics and articles) you can read and subscribe
to.
To subscribe to a feed
1. Go to the webpage that has the feed to which you want to subscribe.
2. Click the Feeds button to discover feeds on the webpage.
3. Click a feed (if more than one is available). If only one feed is available, you will go directly to that page.
4. Click the Subscribe to this Feed button , and then click Subscribe to this Feed.
5. Type a name for the feed and select the folder to create the feed in.
6. Click Subscribe.
To view your subscribed feeds, click the Favorites Center button, and then click Feeds.
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