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Document modes refer to legacy compatibility features in Internet Explorer that allowed older web applications to render correctly in newer browser versions. On WindowsForum.com, discussions around document modes focus on enterprise scenarios where legacy line-of-business (LOB) apps rely on IE-specific technologies like ActiveX, VBScript, and attachEvent. Windows 10 includes Internet Explorer 11 alongside Microsoft Edge to maintain compatibility with these older apps, as migrating them to modern standards is costly and time-consuming. The tag covers topics such as enterprise IT strategies for balancing legacy support with modern browser adoption, the technical limitations of document modes, and Microsoft's approach to phasing out legacy features while ensuring business continuity.
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    Legacy web apps in the enterprise

    Migrating legacy web apps to modern standards can be both costly and time consuming. IT departments are generally cost centers, and it makes sense for enterprises to want to maximize the ROI on their existing LOB apps. Many of these sites may continue to exist without being upgraded for a while...
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    A break from the past, part 2: Saying goodbye to ActiveX, VBScript, attachEvent…

    We recently posted “A break from the past: the birth of Microsoft’s new web rendering engine”, an in-depth look at the background and motivation behind building a new rendering engine to power Microsoft Edge. A key factor described was the ability to make a break from legacy Internet...
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    • activex api trials browser compatibility css3 document modes feature flags feature removal html5 interoperability legacy systems microsoft edge modern browsers performance rendering scripting security user experience vbscript web development web standards
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