How do I convert XML to string and get the element value?

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How do I convert XML to string and get the element value?Example XML\[code\]<Example> <Option1>x</Option1> <Option2>y</Option2> <Option3>z</Option3></Example>\[/code\].If i wanted to get option1 it would return x, option2 returns y, option3 returns z.etc....