text/sgml is a text media type commonly associated with .sgml, .sgm extensions.
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What is text/sgml
text/sgml is one of the text media types used on the internet. When serving this content over HTTP, set the Content-Type header in the response, for example:
Content-Type: text/sgml
Related entities: associated extensions include .sgml、.sgm, and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header, commonly with GET, POST, PUT and PATCH requests.
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Frequently asked questions
text/sgml is a text media type used to identify a content format; servers announce it to clients with the Content-Type header.
Extensions such as .sgml, .sgm are associated with this MIME type.
Send Content-Type: text/sgml in the HTTP response.
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Updated 2026-08-18
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