Internet Explorer 8

This topic contains the following sections:64-Bit DownloadsAcceleratorsAccessibility and ARIAActiveX ImprovementsAJAX EnhancementsCSS ComplianceDeveloper ToolsDocument Compatibility ModeDOM StorageHTML and DHTML ImprovementsMutable DOM PrototypesProtected Mode ImprovementsRSS FeaturesSearch SuggestionsSecurity and PrivacySelectors APIWeb SlicesZoom EnhancementsRelated Topics

Reach Beyond the Page

Get things done without navigating to other websites

AcceleratorsNow you can get more tasks done, more quickly on the web. Accelerators provide instant access to information like maps, web searches, translation, email, blogging, and more. Simply highlight a word or phrase on a page and discover a faster way to get the information you need.Learn more about Accelerators

Web SlicesWeb Slices put you in control of the information you care about most. Now you can subscribe to specific content within a page and monitor things like auction items, sports scores, entertainment columns, weather reports, and more. Add a Web Slice to your Favorites bar and the information you care about will automatically be delivered to you.Learn more about Web Slices

Faster, EasierBrowse and get things done quicker than ever.

Improved PerformanceRight from the start you'll notice that pages open and load faster than ever. And, with powerful new features like Accelerators and Web Slices, Internet Explorer 8 gives you the ability to get more done in less time.Learn more about Improved Performance

Improved SearchWhen searching for information online it's critical that you get the best results possible. With Internet Explorer 8, search also includes results from your local history and suggestions from your favorite search provider.Learn more about Improved Search

Smart Address BarInternet Explorer 8 helps you find where you want to go as you type the address of your desired website. By using Windows Search for faster performance and a richer return of information, the Smart Address Bar offers useful suggestions from your browsing history, favorites, and feeds. Type single words into the Smart Address Bar, and they will be matched to simple domain names, making web surfing fast and efficient.Learn more about Smart Address Bar

Find on PageSearching for a keyword or phrase on a webpage is easier than ever. The Internet Explorer 8 Find on Page search feature highlights each instance of the keyword or phrase you’re looking for quick and easy discovery on a text-heavy page.Learn more about Find on Page

New Tab FeaturesTabbed browsing in Internet Explorer 8 just keeps getting better. The New Tab page loads quickly and lets you engage with a host of new features, such as opening previously closed tabs, or beginning an InPrivate session.Learn more about Tab Features

Tab GroupingTab Grouping makes it easier to stay organized while browsing multiple webpages. Tabs that are related now have the same visual representation and you can save time by closing a set of related tabs as a group instead of one at a time. You also can right-click on a tab to close tab groups, ungroup a single tab, or clone a tab.Learn more about Tab Grouping

Improved ZoomWith enhanced resolution and readability, Zoom allows for automatic scaling of a page's content while maintaining the site's intended layout. You can read very large or very small pages more clearly without having to scroll back and forth.Learn more about Improved Zoom

Peace of MindStay more secure and browse with confidence

PrivacyWith industry-leading security features like InPrivate, you can browse and shop confidently using Internet Explorer 8, wherever you go on the web, knowing you have control over the protection of your personal information.Learn more about Privacy

Compatibility ViewNow you can easily display websites that were designed for older browsers. Simply press the Compatibility View button if you see display problems on a website like misaligned text, images, or text boxes.Learn more about Compatibility View

Automatic Crash RecoveryWebsite crashes are now isolated to individual tabs rather than entire browser windows, meaning when a site crashes on one tab, you don't lose the rest. Internet Explorer 8 will automatically recover the lost tab once it has identified the problem. You can surf with peace of mind knowing that Internet Explorer 8 is the most reliable version of Internet Explorer available.Learn more about Automatic Crash Recovery

Domain HighlightingWhen you visit a site, its domain is highlighted in the Address Bar. This helps alert you to websites that are imposters of trusted sites, thus reducing the chance of compromising your personal information.Learn more about Domain Highlighting

SmartScreen FilterWith the new and improved SmartScreen Filter, anti-phishing tools screen threats from imposter websites seeking to acquire personal information such as user names, passwords, billing data, and more. SmartScreen also includes new anti-malware tools to help prevent spyware, adware, and other potentially dangerous software from infiltrating your computer system and monitoring your every move.Learn more about SmartScreen