IE11 Enterprise Mode - Turn On or Off for Sites

How to Turn On or Off Enterprise Mode for Sites in Internet Explorer 11

information   Information
Enterprise Mode, a compatibility mode that runs on Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 Update and Windows 7 devices, lets websites render using a modified browser configuration that’s designed to avoid the common compatibility problems associated with web apps written and tested on older versions of Internet Explorer, like Internet Explorer 8 and older.

For more information about IE11 Enterprise Mode, see:

This tutorial will show you how to turn on and off Enterprise Mode for sites in Internet Explorer 11 for your account in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Update.

Note   Note
Windows 8.1 Update will be released on April 8th 2014 via Windows Update.

Enterprise Mode is only available for the desktop Internet Explorer in Windows 8.1 Update. It is not available in the modern Internet Explorer.

When you turn on Enterprise Mode for a website, that website will always be viewed in Enterprise Mode in the desktop IE11 whenever you open that site until you turn Enterprise Mode off for the site.

Tip   Tip
If you like, you could test turning on and off IE11 Enterprise Mode for the test site below optimized for IE8 to see the differences.

Corporate Travel Site


EXAMPLE: IE11 Enterprise Mode Turned On
IE_11_Enterprise_Mode_Address_Bar.jpg
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OPTION ONE

Turn On or Off Enterprise Mode for Sites from Tools Menu


1. If not already, an administrator must first enable users to be able to turn on and off Enterprise Mode in IE11.​
2. While the site is open in the desktop IE11, click/tap on the Tools menu (Alt +T), and click/tap on Enterprise Mode to check (turn on) or uncheck (turn off) it. (see screenshot below)​
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OPTION TWO

Turn On or Off Enterprise Mode for Sites from F12 Developer Tools


1. If not already, an administrator must first enable users to be able to turn on and off Enterprise Mode in IE11.​
2. While the site is open in the desktop IE11, press the F12 key to open F12 Developer Tools.​
NOTE: On some laptops, you may need to press the FN + F12 keys instead.​
3. Click/tap on the EmulationEmulation.png icon, select Enterprise (turn on) or Desktop (turn off) in the Browser profile drop down menu under the Mode section. (see screenshot below)​
4. When finished, you can press the F12 or FN + F12 keys again to close F12 Developer Tools.​
IE11_Enterprise_Mode_F12_Emulation.jpg


That's it,
Shawn


 

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