How to Enable or Disable Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge

With the evolution of web browsers, many enterprises and individuals still require compatibility with older websites that were designed for Internet Explorer. Microsoft Edge, the modern browser developed by Microsoft, provides a solution through Internet Explorer mode. This guide will walk you through the steps to enable or disable IE mode in Microsoft Edge.

What is Internet Explorer mode

Internet Explorer mode in Edge allows users to open websites in a browser window that emulates the Internet Explorer 11 environment. This feature ensures that legacy websites that rely on IE-specific functionalities can still be accessed and used without issues, while also taking advantage of Edge’s modern features and security improvements.

Enable or disable Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

To enable or disable Internet Explorer mode, use the following steps.

1. Open Microsoft Edge. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Edge browser, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Default browser.

3. Under Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode), you’ll find several options: 

• Enable IE mode: toggle this option to Allow.
• Disable IE mode: toggle this option to Don’t allow.

4. Click the Restart button that appears to apply the changes.
 
5. Once Edge has restarted, Click the three dots menu and select Reload in Internet Explorer mode. The IE mode icon will appear in the address bar to indicate the current mode.
 
6. In the pop-up window, toggle the switch as you need then click Done.
 
7. If you want to exit Internet Explorer mode, simply click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and then click Exit Internet Explorer mode.
 

Add a website to always open in Internet Explorer mode

For more control, you can specify particular sites to always open in IE mode.

1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above, then under the Internet Explorer mode pages section, click on Add.

2. A pop-up window will appear. Enter the URL of the website you want to always open in IE mode, then click Add.

Conclusion

Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge is a valuable feature for maintaining compatibility with legacy websites. With this guide, you are free to enable or disable this feature according to your specific needs. Additionally, you can ensure that specific websites are always opened in IE mode to provide a seamless and efficient browsing experience.