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    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off

    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off

    How to Turn Internet Explorer Compatibility View On or Off for a Website
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    How to Turn Internet Explorer
    Compatibility View On or Off for a Website

       Information
    Websites that were designed for earlier versions of Internet Explorer might not display correctly in IE8, IE9, IE10, or IE11. When you turn on Compatibility View, the webpage you're viewing, as well as any other webpages within the website's domain, will be displayed as if you were using an earlier version of Internet Explorer.

    This tutorial will show you how to add (turn on) and remove (turn off) websites to be displayed in Compatibility View.

       Note
    Not all website display problems are caused by browser incompatibility. Interrupted Internet connections, heavy traffic, or website bugs can also affect how a webpage is displayed.






    OPTION ONE

    Through the Internet Explorer Address Bar


    NOTE: If Internet Explorer recognizes a webpage that is not compatible, you will see the Compatibility View icon button on the Address bar.
    1. To Turn On Compatibily View for a Website in Internet Explorer
    A) Click/tap on the unhighlighted Compatibility View icon button. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: The webpage will now reload with Compatibility View turned on for it, and the website will be added to the list in compatibility view settings (Option Three below).
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-icon_turn_on.jpg
    2. To Turn Off Compatibily View for a Website in Internet Explorer
    A) Click/tap on the highlighted (blue) Compatibility View icon button. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: The webpage will now reload with Compatibility View turned off for it, and the website will be removed from the list in compatibility view settings (Option Three below).
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-icon_turn_off.jpg



    OPTION TWO

    Through the Tools Menu


    NOTE: This will let you turn on or off Compatibility View for the current webpage.
    1. Click/tap on the Tools Menu Bar (ALT+T) item. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: If Compatibiliy View is grayed out, then the webpage has no compatibility issues and does not need to have Compatibility View turned on for it. You can still use METHOD THREE below to turn on Compatibility View for it though if you like.
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-tool_menu_1.jpg
    A) Go to step 3.
    OR

    2. Click/tap on the Tools Command Bar button. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: If Compatibiliy View is grayed out, then the webpage has no compatibility issues and does not need to have Compatibility View turned on for it. You can still use METHOD THREE below to turn on Compatibility View for it though if you like.
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-tools_button-1.jpg
    3. To Turn On Compatibily View for a Website in Internet Explorer
    A) Click/tap on Compatibiliy View to check it. (See screenshots above)
    NOTE: The webpage will now reload with Compatibility View turned on for it, and the website will be added to the list in compatibility view settings (Option Three below).
    4. To Turn Off Compatibily View for a Website in Internet Explorer
    A) Click/tap on Compatibiliy View to uncheck it. (See screenshots above)
    NOTE: The webpage will now reload with Compatibility View turned off for it, and the website will be removed from the list in compatibility view settings (Option Three below).



    OPTION THREE

    Through Compatibily View Settings


    NOTE: This will let you turn on or off Compatibility View for a webpage by adding or removing the webpage address from the Compatibility View list.
    1. Click/tap on the Tools Menu Bar (ALT+T) item, and go to step 3 below. (See screenshot below)
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-tool_menu_2.jpg
    OR

    2. Click/tap on the Tools Command Bar button. (See screenshot below)
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-tools_button-2.jpg
    3. Click/tap on Compatibility View Settings. (See screenshots above)

    4. To Add a Website to the Compatibility View List in Internet Explorer
    A) Type in the webpage address that you want to turn on Compatibility View for, and click/tap on the Add button. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: The current webpage address will automatically be filled in for you. Just clear it if you want to add a different address instead.
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-add.jpg
    B) Go to step 6.
    5. To Remove a Website from the Compatibility View List in Internet Explorer
    A) Select a listed webpage address that you want to turn off Compatibility View for, and click/tap on the Remove button. (See screenshot below)
    Internet Explorer Compatibility View - Turn On or Off-remove.jpg
    6. Click/tap on the Close button. (See screenshots above)
    That's it,
    Shawn









  1. Joe
    Posts : 236
    Windows 7 RC
       #1

    Thanks for another excellent tutorial Shawn. I ran into compatibility issues with a website I visit. At first I didn't know what it was doing, then walla, your tutorial shed light on the issue. Thanks again!
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  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    You're welcome Joe.
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  3. Posts : 576
    Vista X32. Windows 7 32bit
       #3

    That was well worth the read Shawn, thanks again for the Tutorial

    Norm
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  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #4

    You're welcome Norm. Thank you.
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  5. Posts : 3,141
    Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
       #5

    Thanks Shawn. Great job.

    Gary
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  6. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #6

    You're welcome Gary.
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    Hi Brink, thank for the tutor.

    I wonder if I can turn on Compatibility View for all sites by default? I'm using Windows 7 x64 SP1 and I got IE 9 installed.

    Thanks!
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  8. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Hello Longnh,

    It's not recommended to use compatibility view on a website unless you are having some sort of issue with it in normal mode. However, the tutorial below will show you how to turn on compatibility view for all websites.

    Internet Explorer Compatilbility View - All Websites
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  9. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #9

    thanx a lot...... worth a lot.............
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