When users enter IE mode, in-page navigations such as links, forms and scripts all stay on the page, so users can navigate the website as though working in Internet Explorer 11. For this reason, Edge also includes the Trident (MSHTML) engine from Internet Explorer 11, enabling users to work with web applications created for IE alongside modern web apps.

However, the Chromium engine isn't meant for IE-based websites, which some organizations continue to support. The Chromium engine built into the browser uses the same technology that underlies Google Chrome, making it well-suited for modern web applications. Internet Explorer mode enables users to access modern and legacy websites within a single browser.

What is Internet Explorer mode, and why is it important?

Alternatively, users can manually enable the feature to apply IE mode to other websites. With Internet Explorer mode included in Edge, end users can work with modern and legacy applications without switching between browsers or relying on the retired Internet Explorer browser.Īdministrators can easily enable the feature across their managed desktops so specific websites will automatically render in IE mode when users access them. The latest generation of the Edge browser uses the Chromium platform, an open source browser project whose goal is to make the web faster, safer and more stable for users.

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