How to Do Internet Explorer Mode in Edge
Microsoft Edge, the successor to Internet Explorer, has become the preferred web browser for many users due to its speed, security, and advanced features. However, there are still instances where websites require Internet Explorer compatibility. To cater to this need, Microsoft introduced Internet Explorer Mode in Edge. This feature allows users to access websites that were designed for Internet Explorer, ensuring a seamless browsing experience. In this article, we will guide you on how to enable and use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Check if Internet Explorer Mode is available
Before enabling Internet Explorer Mode, you need to ensure that it is available on your version of Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer Mode is available in the following versions:
– Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
– Microsoft Edge (Legacy)
To check your Edge version, follow these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Help & Feedback” from the menu.
3. In the new tab that opens, click on “About Microsoft Edge.”
If you see “Microsoft Edge (Chromium)” or “Microsoft Edge (Legacy)” in the title, you have the necessary version to enable Internet Explorer Mode.
Step 2: Enable Internet Explorer Mode
Once you have confirmed that Internet Explorer Mode is available, you can enable it by following these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the menu.
3. In the left-hand pane, click on “Default browser.”
4. Scroll down and click on “Internet Explorer mode.”
Toggle the switch to “On” to enable Internet Explorer Mode.
Step 3: Access websites in Internet Explorer Mode
Now that Internet Explorer Mode is enabled, you can access websites designed for Internet Explorer by following these steps:
1. Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to the website you want to access.
2. If the website requires Internet Explorer compatibility, you will see a “Website is not working” message or a “Run in Internet Explorer” button.
3. Click on the “Run in Internet Explorer” button to open the website in Internet Explorer Mode.
Your website will now load in Internet Explorer Mode, ensuring that it functions correctly.
Step 4: Switch between Edge and Internet Explorer Mode
If you need to switch between Edge and Internet Explorer Mode while browsing a website, you can do so by following these steps:
1. While viewing the website in Internet Explorer Mode, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Open with” from the menu.
3. Choose “Microsoft Edge” to return to the Edge browser, or “Internet Explorer” to continue in Internet Explorer Mode.
By following these steps, you can easily enable and use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge, ensuring a smooth browsing experience for websites that require Internet Explorer compatibility.
