Presentation layer

OSI model
by layer
7.  Application layer
6.  Presentation layer
5.  Session layer
4.  Transport layer
3.  Network layer
2.  Data link layer
1.  Physical layer

In the seven-layer OSI model of computer networking, the presentation layer is layer 6 and serves as the data translator for the network.[2][3][4] It is sometimes called the syntax layer.[5]

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  3. ^ "Presentation Layer". Microsoft TechNet. Microsoft. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Hodel, Brian (2023). "Presentation Layer". Beginning Microsoft Dataverse. Berkeley, CA: Apress. p. 133–174. doi:10.1007/978-1-4842-9334-8_5. ISBN 978-1-4842-9333-1. The presentation layer consists of various methods of presenting and interacting with your data.
  5. ^ Grigonis, Richard (2000). Computer telephony encyclopedia. CMP. p. 331. ISBN 9781578200450.