# How Do I: Control the Protocol and Message Formats a Web Service Supports?

Web services you build with WebLogic Workshop can receive messages using several different protocols and message formats. These can be set on a per-method or per-web service basis. If the protocol and message format is not set on a particular method, that method inherits the protocol and message format used by the web service.

To Set the Protocol and Message Format on a Method

1. In Design View, click the method for which you want to set protocol and message format.
2. In the Property Editor, expand the protocol property.
3. Enable and disable the desired protocols and select the desired message format.

To Set the Protocol and Message Format on a Web Service

1. In Design View, click the web service for which you want to set protocol and message format.
2. In the Property Pane, expand the protocol property.
3. Enable and disable the desired protocols and select the desired message format.

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Protocols and Message Formats

@jws:protocol Annotation