Enable or Disable the Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge’s Internet Explorer mode lets you effortlessly access old websites without switching browsers. Follow these easy steps to enable or disable it.

Step 1: Click the three-dot menu at the top right of the Edge browser and select Settings.

Step 2: Select Default browser from the left sidebar and set Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE Mode) to Allow.

Step 3: Click the Restart button to apply changes. To open a website in the IE Mode, press Alt F and select Reload in Internet Explorer Mode.

If you’ve had your fill with the Internet Explorer Mode in Edge, disable it using the following steps:

Step 1: Open Edge browser settings from the three-dot menu > Settings.

Step 2: Select the Default browser from the sidebar, set the IE Mode to Don’t allow, and click Restart to apply changes.

Add or Remove Internet Explorer Mode Button in Microsoft Edge

Besides using the browser context menu to access a webpage in Internet Explorer mode, you can add its toolbar button to use it seamlessly in Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Open Edge Settings by clicking the three-dot menu at the top right.

Step 2: Select Appearance from the left sidebar and toggle on the Internet Explorer mode (IE mode) button. It will instantly be added to the toolbar for quick access.

Step 3: To remove it from the Edge toolbar, repeat the steps and toggle off the IE mode button.

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