How do I permanently enable Compatibility View in IE11?
Ava White
Updated on March 12, 2026
How do I permanently enable Compatibility View in IE11?
To turn on Compatibility View:
- Click the Settings Icon on the address bar in your web browser.
- Choose Compatibility View settings.
- In Add this website menu, type pitt.edu if it’s not automatically populated.
- Click the Add button then click the Close button.
- Refresh your webpage. Network Standard.
How do I fix compatibility issues in IE11?
To get to the Compatibility View Settings list, do this:
- At the top-right of IE11, click or tap the cog wheel to drop-down the Tools menu.
- Choose Compatibility View settings from the menu. This brings up the Change Compatibility View Settings options.
- Add the poorly displaying or seemingly broken web site to the list.
What is Compatibility View settings in IE?
Compatibility View is a feature of Windows Internet Explorer 8 that enables the browser to render a webpage nearly identically to the way that Windows Internet Explorer 7 would render it. However, the default configuration settings for Compatibility View might not ensure complete compatibility.
How do I set compatibility mode in IE11?
How to enable compatibility view in Internet Explorer 11 (IE11)
- Click on the Settings icon in the top right corner of IE11:
- Select the Compatibility View Settings item in the drop-down menu.
- Check the “Use Microsoft compatibility lists” checkbox to enable the compatibility view feature.
How do I fix Compatibility View in Internet Explorer?
Changing Compatibility View in Internet Explorer
- Select the Tools drop-down menu or the gear icon in Internet Explorer.
- Select Compatibility View settings.
- Modify the settings either to enable Compatibility View for a site or to disable Compatibility View. Click Close when you have finished making changes.
- You’re done!