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Ling_Gao
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Dec 03, 2021

IE Compatibility Mode on Microsoft Edge.

Dear Microsoft Edge Team, Hello!

 

I'm currently using Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509. When I open the site in IE mode, I am prompted that I am using "IE (unknown)" compatibility mode at the top left of the page. I have tested with other Windows 11 computers and found that some show IE 11, some shows IE 8, and this one shows "unknown."

 

I would like to know why this is happening and how to modify the compatibility mode?

 

 

Thank you so much!

 

Best regards,
Ling Gao

  • Kelly_Y's avatar
    Kelly_Y
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    Dec 06, 2021

    Ling_Gao Hello!  There are a couple of ways to open a site in IE mode.  First is using group policy (What is Internet Explorer mode? | Microsoft Docs) and the second is reloading individual sites in IE mode manually (Settings and more (the ellipses icon ...) > Reload in Internet Explorer mode). 

     

    When using policy you can select the site to load in specific document modes.

     

    When manually selecting "Reload in Internet Explorer mode" under settings, I have seen it will say "Compatibility Mode: IE(Unknown)" but just for a short amount of time as the page is loading and then it changes to "Compatibility Mode: IE11"  Is this the scenario you are experiencing?  

     

    -Kelly

     

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