'How do I switch to IE8 compatibility mode in IE9?
As title says - I need a way of viewing a page in IE8 compatibility mode. The option to do this isn't found in developer tools and I can't seem to find any compatilibty settings in the browser's tool menu.
Solution 1:[1]
you should see a small broken paper icon next to the url bar -> 
, click it.
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/How-to-use-Compatibility-View-in-Internet-Explorer-9
Solution 2:[2]
Add the following line of text as first dom element after 'head' element.
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=EmulateIE8">
Can also switch to "IE=EmulateIE7" to emulate IE7.
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Christophe |
| Solution 2 | Panoramus |