How to Use Internet Explorer on Your MacBook Pro

As a developer or tester, it is essential to ensure that your website is compatible with various browsers and operating systems. One such browser is Internet Explorer, which was initially designed for Windows but can be accessed on macOS devices as well. In this article, we will explore how to use Internet Explorer on your MacBook Pro.

Step 1: Enable the Develop Menu

To access Internet Explorer on your Mac, you need to enable the 'Develop' menu in Safari. To do this, follow these steps:

* Open Safari and go to the Preferences by clicking on the Safari menu.

* Click on Advanced and then scroll down to the bottom of the window.

* Check the box next to 'Show Develop menu in menu bar.'

Step 2: Select Internet Explorer as Your User Agent

Once you have enabled the 'Develop' menu, you can select Internet Explorer as your user agent. To do this:

* Go to the Develop menu and click on User Agent.

* Select Internet Explorer from the list of available browsers.

You can choose from various versions of Internet Explorer, including IE 7, IE 8, IE 9, IE 10, and IE 11.

Step 3: Test Your Website

Now that you have selected Internet Explorer as your user agent, you can test your website on it. You can access the website by entering its URL in the address bar of Safari. The website will think it's being accessed from an Internet Explorer browser on a Windows device, allowing you to test its compatibility.

Using Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer on Mac

If you want to use Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer as your default browser on your Mac, you can do so by following these steps:

* Go to the Develop menu in Safari's menu bar

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