How to Configure Internet Explorer Target Settings in Microsoft Edge

Ah, you ask about that Internet Explorer target, huh? Well, sit down and let me tell ya, there’s a whole mess of things goin’ on when it comes to that ol’ Internet Explorer, or IE as some folks call it. Now, even though it’s long been on its way out, some folks still need it, and that’s where the Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge comes in handy. Don’t know what that means? Don’t worry, I’ll explain it real simple-like.

First things first, if you’re wantin’ to use the Internet Explorer target in Microsoft Edge, you gotta get it all set up. You see, Edge, the newer browser, lets you run old websites that were made to work only with Internet Explorer. You might think that doesn’t matter, but trust me, there’s still a bunch of old sites that won’t work right unless you put ’em in that IE mode. They ain’t modern like the newer sites, so they got stuck in the past.

Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. To set up that IE mode, you gotta do a few things:

• First, open up Microsoft Edge, and head on over to the settings. You’ll need to make sure you’re all set up for IE mode.
• Then, go into the “Default browser” section. It’s in there you’ll find the setting that lets you “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode.” You want that turned on, otherwise you won’t be able to use it when you need it.
• Next, add those websites that need Internet Explorer. You can type in the URL of the site, and it’ll load in that old, reliable Internet Explorer when you need it.

Now, while we’re talkin’ about this Internet Explorer target thing, there’s a bit of confusion with some folks. You see, the “target” part has to do with where the browser is supposed to load things. Most websites today use modern code that works in newer browsers like Microsoft Edge or Chrome, but some old ones still use the code that IE likes. So, when you’re talkin’ about targets, you gotta know if the website is gonna work with Edge, or if it’s gonna need that old Internet Explorer to display right.

But here’s where it gets a little tricky. Some folks want to know how to enable the “Save Target As” option. You know, when you right-click on something and save it to your computer? Well, in Edge, you can turn that on when you’re in Internet Explorer mode. It’s just one of those little things that can make life easier if you’re used to doing stuff the old way. To turn that on, you gotta go into the Edge settings, find the right option, and click it to make it work like old IE did.

Now, let me tell ya something important: Microsoft Edge don’t want ya to use IE mode unless you really gotta. That’s because Internet Explorer don’t support all them fancy new website features, and that can cause problems down the road. If you can, they say stick to Edge or another modern browser like Chrome. But sometimes, you don’t have a choice—some businesses, or old government sites, still only work with Internet Explorer.

And here’s another thing to keep in mind. You might see something called a “meta tag” on a website that tells the browser to use IE. That little tag says “meta http-equiv=X-UA-Compatible content=IE=edge.” It’s like a little note to the browser, tellin’ it, “Hey, use the best version of Internet Explorer you got.” But let me tell ya, if a website don’t need it, don’t mess with it.

So, what’s the bottom line here? Internet Explorer might be an old dog, but it can still do some tricks if you need it. Just make sure you know when to use that IE mode in Edge. If you don’t need it, don’t use it, because there’s a whole lot of newer websites out there that work better without it. But if you gotta use it, just follow them steps I told ya, and you’ll be good to go.

Oh, and one last thing, in case you’re wondering how this all works: Microsoft Edge lets businesses set up a list of websites that always open in IE mode. That way, if you’re workin’ on something important, you don’t have to go back and forth messin’ with settings. You just open Edge, and bam, it’s all set up for you.

So, that’s it! That’s the long and short of how you use Internet Explorer mode and that target business. Hope that clears things up for ya, and you don’t get lost in all the techy stuff! It ain’t too complicated if you take it slow and steady.

Tags：[Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, IE Mode, Save Target As, Target Attribute, Web Browser Compatibility, Legacy Websites, Internet Explorer Compatibility, Edge Browser Settings]