open this page in compatibility view edge not working

Playboy 0 Reputation points
2026-09-02T10:04:52.34+00:00

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Previously, I had to select “Open this page in Compatibility View (Internet Explorer mode)” to access my website properly, but now that option is no longer available.

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
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  1. Alex-L 12,555 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-06T11:41:42.87+00:00

    Hi Playboy

    Based on the screenshots, the site is already opening in Internet Explorer mode. The missing "Open this page in Compatibility View" toggle is due to changes in newer Edge versions rather than a malfunction. If the website still does not work correctly in IE mode, the issue is likely with the website's dependency on older Internet Explorer document modes and may require changes by the site's administrator.

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    2026-09-02T10:05:13.62+00:00

    Compatibility View is not implemented in Microsoft Edge. The older toggle shown in the first screenshot is no longer available.

    What still works is Internet Explorer mode:

    1. Open Edge and go to edge://settings/defaultBrowser.
    2. Under Internet Explorer compatibility, set Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode) to Allow.
    3. Restart Microsoft Edge.
    4. Open the site.
    5. Select Settings and more (...) > Reload in Internet Explorer Mode.
      • On Edge version 92 or earlier: More tools > Reload in Internet Explorer Mode.

    If the device is unmanaged and running Edge version 141 or later, add the site directly:

    1. Go to Settings and more (...) > Settings > Default browser.
    2. In Internet Explorer mode pages, select Add a page.
    3. Add the site.
    4. Reload the site.

    If Reload in Internet Explorer mode is missing on a managed device, the organization must enable the policy to allow unconfigured sites to be reloaded in IE mode. On managed devices, the setting can also appear greyed out.

    Also note:

    • Internet Explorer support ended on June 15, 2022.
    • Compatibility View settings from Internet Explorer do not carry over to Microsoft Edge.

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