# How do I turn on IE compatibility in Edge?

1. **Open Microsoft Edge**: Start by launching the <img src="https://542252461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FHv7PWvFt0OOwp9b96Xpz%2Fuploads%2FeIdMznT2ys27Q6SeD7s8%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bea3b228-4473-43d6-968c-01b92712e3ec" alt="" data-size="line"> Edge browser on your computer.
2. **Access the Menu**: In the top-right corner of the Edge window, you'll see three horizontal dots (...). Click on these dots to open the browser's main menu.
3. **Navigate to Settings**: From the drop-down menu, select <img src="https://542252461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FHv7PWvFt0OOwp9b96Xpz%2Fuploads%2Fx69MRIgZx6ubmr7tlY3b%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=abaed54e-201e-4958-bae3-c9d2fd76a2a2" alt="" data-size="line"> Settings. This is where you can adjust various aspects of the Edge browser to your liking.&#x20;
4. **Go to Default Browser Settings**: Within the Settings, locate and click on 'Default browser'. This section allows you to manage how Edge handles different web pages and compatibility settings.<img src="https://542252461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FHv7PWvFt0OOwp9b96Xpz%2Fuploads%2FMJ6dBZCGfPZ1tb5eqyQ0%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1403e4e7-6d82-459a-a8e5-8fb73440b5da" alt="" data-size="line">
5. **Enable IE Mode**: Look for the option labelled 'Internet Explorer compatibility'. Here, you will find a setting that allows you to 'Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode'. Turn this option on to enable IE compatibility mode.\
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6. **Restart Edge**: After changing this setting, Edge may prompt you to restart the browser for the changes to take effect. Close and reopen Edge to complete the process.
7. **Using IE Mode**: Once IE mode is enabled, you can reload any website in Internet Explorer mode by clicking on the three dots in the browser's top-right corner and selecting 'Reload in Internet Explorer mode' from the menu. <img src="https://542252461-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FHv7PWvFt0OOwp9b96Xpz%2Fuploads%2F4vbflnVABpvtU5SPHQac%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9ba36a42-befd-407f-a16b-2243a481ca0e" alt="" data-size="line">\
   Toggle "Open this page in Internet Explorer mode next time" to remember this preference.\
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8. **Enjoy the Compatibility**: With IE mode enabled, Edge can now access websites that were designed for older web standards, ensuring better compatibility with legacy websites.