Get text out of an old xml file.

I assume that the XML file is an export of the data from the project. It also contains all the texts – just in a special structure (XML format). What is missing here will be images and the frontend view, as these are not part of the XML file. But at least the texts should be included.

You actually have 2 options for finding the text you are looking for:

a) Open the file in a text-only editor of your choice (for Windows I would recommend Notepad++). Then search for terms under which you would expect to find the text. You must then recognise for yourself from the places where the text is found whether this is the text you are looking for. You can then copy it and use it elsewhere.

b) You install WordPress, either locally or on a hosting of your choice. There you can then import the XML file as described here: https://www.ads-software.com/documentation/article/tools-import-screen/
You can set up a local installation with https://localwp.com, for example.
In this way, you would be able to restore the view of the content.

Note:
The described only works if no exotic PageBuilder, which has stored the texts in its own format, was used for the texts.

Thank you. That is working !

Purely out of interest: which path are you taking now?

You are welcome to set the topic as solved.

Using Notepad to search on some key words. Already found some other stories and poems that she wrote but not the main one she is looking for. The keyword database between her ears has not produced a successful search-term for that yet. Next step might be to set up a web site as you mentioned.