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SharePoint 2013 supports several commonly used web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge. However, certain web browsers could cause some SharePoint 2013 functionality to be downgraded, limited, or available only through alternative steps.
As you plan your deployment of SharePoint 2013, we recommend that you review the browsers used in your organization to guarantee optimal performance with SharePoint 2013.
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Key planning phase of browser support
Browser support is an important part of your SharePoint 2013 implementation. Before you install SharePoint 2013, make sure that you know the browsers that SharePoint 2013 supports. The information in this article describes browser support in the following sections:
Browser support matrix
Browser details
Browser support matrix
The following table summarizes the support levels of typically used web browsers.
| Browser | Supported | Not supported |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium) | X | |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML - Legacy) | X | |
| Internet Explorer 11 | X | |
| Internet Explorer 10 | X | |
| Internet Explorer 9 | X | |
| Internet Explorer 8 | X | |
| Internet Explorer 7 | X | |
| Internet Explorer 6 | X | |
| Google Chrome (latest released version) | X | |
| Mozilla Firefox (latest released version) | X | |
| Apple Safari (latest released version) | X |
Browser details
Review the details of the web browser that you have or plan to use in your organization to make sure that the web browser works with SharePoint 2013 and according to your business needs.
Supported Internet Explorer versions
The product group makes every effort to validate that SharePoint functionality works correctly with released versions of Internet Explorer. Customers who want a more deeply validated browser interaction experience should strongly consider Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 8
Note
Internet Explorer 11 edge mode is not supported. Add sites to the Compatibility View list to make some features work.
Note
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based and EdgeHTML-based) is supported with the SharePoint Server 2013 December 2015 CU. For additional information about the December 2015 CU, see December 8, 2015, update for SharePoint Foundation 2013 (KB3114352)
Other supported browsers
Google Chrome (latest released version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest released version plus immediate previous version)
For example, if the latest released version is 10, then version 9 would be supported.
Apple Safari (latest released version)
ActiveX controls
Some functionality in SharePoint 2013 requires ActiveX controls. This produces limitations on browsers which do not support ActiveX. Currently only 32-bit versions of Internet Explorer support this functionality. All other browsers have the following limitations.
Note
Internet Explorer 10 does not support Active X controls when in immersive mode. The functionality for the controls listed below should only be expected to work in desktop mode.
| Plugin name | DLL Filename | What it does | Supported browser version | Known limitations |
| Digital Signature | Dsigctrl.dll, dsigres.dll | Digital signing takes place in both the InfoPath client and on the InfoPath Forms Services server. Make sure that the following conditions exist: Forms that are signed on the client can be verified on the server. Forms that are signed on the server can be verified on the client. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9 and 10 | An inability to verify a form produces an error that states that the form cannot be signed. |
| NameCtrl | Name.dll | Enables a web page to display a contact card and presence status for people. Integrates through client-side APIs with Office 2016. | Supported in Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10. Firefox, Google Chrome are also supported by using a plug-in. Internet Explorer version 10 immersive mode is not supported. | |
| TaskLauncher | Nameext.dll | Used to export items in a task list to Project Server if Project 2010 is installed on the client computer. | All browsers | If software requirements are not met, an error message states that you need to install Project Server. |
| SpreadSheetLauncher | Owssupp.dll | Used to verify whether Excel is installed for Export to Excel feature. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 | If Excel is not installed, an error message states that a list cannot be imported because a compatible spreadsheet application is not installed or is not compatible with the browser. |
| StssyncHandler | Owssupp.dll | Enables synchronization of lists of events and lists of contacts in SharePoint with a messaging application such as Outlook 2016. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 | |
| ExportDatabase | Owssupp.dll | Enables a user to use an application such as Access to create or open a database that contains SharePoint list data. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 | To export a list, the client computer must have a SharePoint compatible application. |
| OpenDocuments | Owssupp.dll | Starts Office client applications so that a user can create a document or edit a document. Enables users to create documents that are based on a specified template, open documents as read-only, or open documents as read/write. | All except Internet Explorer version 10 in immersive mode. | If a compatible Office application or browser is not installed on a client, an error message states that the feature requires a SharePoint compatible application and web browser. |
| UploadCtl | Stsupld.dll | Enables drag-and-drop in SharePoint 2013 visual mode 'upload multiple files' dialog. | Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9. | |
| CopyCtl | Stsupld.dll | Enables a user to copy a document on a SharePoint site to one or more locations on a server. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 | In Firefox, Google Chrome, and immersive mode of Internet Explorer version 10, the copy progress dialog is not displayed. |
| PPActiveX | PPSLAX.dll | Starts PowerPoint to open presentations from a slide library or publish individual slides to a slide library. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 | Does not work on Click-to-Run installations of Office and version of Office that run on Windows for ARM. |
| BCSLauncher | BCSLaunch.dll | Starts the Visual Studio Tools for Office installer to install a Visual Studio Tools for Office package that has been generated on the server. | Internet Explorer versions 8, 9, and 10 |
Mobile browser support
To learn about the different mobile device browsers supported, see Mobile device browsers supported in SharePoint 2013
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Discontinued features in SharePoint Designer 2013
The following features are deprecated in SharePoint Designer 2013 or have been removed.
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SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform
Description of the change. Some features of the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform that are dependent on Windows Workflow Foundation 3.0 are deprecated in SharePoint.
**Reason for the change.**SharePoint introduces a new SharePoint Workflow platform that is built upon Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0 and that is integrated with Workflow Manager 1.0.
Migration path. In SharePoint Designer 2013, you can still create a SharePoint 2010 Workflow and use all of the SharePoint 2010 Workflow features by choosing the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform.
Swap hard drive mac mini. You can also integrate features from the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform into the new SharePoint Workflow platform. To do this, create a SharePoint 2010 Workflow by choosing the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform; create a SharePoint Workflow by choosing the SharePoint Workflow platform; and then use the Start a list workflow and Start a site workflow actions in the SharePoint Workflow to call the SharePoint 2010 Workflow.
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Stop Workflow
Capture a Version of the Document Set
Send Document Set to Repository
Set Content Approval Status for the Document Set
Start Document Set Approval Process
Declare Record
Set Content Approval Status
Undeclare Record
Add List Item
Inherit List Item Parent Permissions
Remove List Item Permissions
Replace List Item Permissions
Lookup Manager of a User
Assign a Form to a Group
Assign a To-Do Item
Collect Data from a User
Start Approval Process
Start Custom Task Process
Start Feedback Process
Copy List Item (SharePoint Designer 2013 supports only the document-copying action.)
Conditions:
If current item field equals value
Check list item permission levels
Check list item permissions
Steps:
- Impersonation Step:
Data sources:
- User Profile lookup
Other features:
Visio integration
Association Column
Content Type Association for reusable workflow
'Require Manage List/Web Permission' feature for list/site workflow
Globally reusable workflow type
Workflow visualization option
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SharePoint page-design features
The following feature is not available in SharePoint.
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Design view and Split view
**Description of the change.**SharePoint Designer 2010 has three views for editing HTML and ASPX pages: Code view, Design view, and Split view. Design view and Split view are removed from SharePoint Designer 2013. The removal of Design view and Split view affects the features of SharePoint Designer 2013 that are used for editing web parts and master pages. If you edit pages in SharePoint Designer 2013, you must use Code view.
Reason for the change. Compared to current versions of Internet Explorer, Design view is an older technology that does not support many new HTML5 and CSS tags.
Migration path. If you edit pages in Code view, you can press F12 to preview the page in the browser. Alternatively, you can use Visual Studio to edit pages.
Other Resources
-->Learn about features that are deprecated in or removed from SharePoint Designer 2013. Features that are deprecated are included in the SharePoint release for compatibility with previous product versions but will be removed from future versions.
Discontinued features in SharePoint Designer 2013
The following features are deprecated in SharePoint Designer 2013 or have been removed.
Microsoft Sharepoint Designer 2013 Install
SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform
Description of the change. Some features of the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform that are dependent on Windows Workflow Foundation 3.0 are deprecated in SharePoint.
**Reason for the change.**SharePoint introduces a new SharePoint Workflow platform that is built upon Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0 and that is integrated with Workflow Manager 1.0.
Migration path. In SharePoint Designer 2013, you can still create a SharePoint 2010 Workflow and use all of the SharePoint 2010 Workflow features by choosing the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform.
Swap hard drive mac mini. You can also integrate features from the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform into the new SharePoint Workflow platform. To do this, create a SharePoint 2010 Workflow by choosing the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform; create a SharePoint Workflow by choosing the SharePoint Workflow platform; and then use the Start a list workflow and Start a site workflow actions in the SharePoint Workflow to call the SharePoint 2010 Workflow.
The following features are available only on the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform:
Actions: Black diamond casino bonus. Ford focus 3.
Stop Workflow
Capture a Version of the Document Set
Send Document Set to Repository
Set Content Approval Status for the Document Set
Start Document Set Approval Process
Declare Record
Set Content Approval Status
Undeclare Record
Add List Item
Inherit List Item Parent Permissions
Remove List Item Permissions
Replace List Item Permissions
Lookup Manager of a User
Assign a Form to a Group
Assign a To-Do Item
Collect Data from a User
Start Approval Process
Start Custom Task Process
Start Feedback Process
Copy List Item (SharePoint Designer 2013 supports only the document-copying action.)
Conditions:
If current item field equals value
Check list item permission levels
Check list item permissions
Steps:
- Impersonation Step:
Data sources:
- User Profile lookup
Other features:
Visio integration
Association Column
Content Type Association for reusable workflow
'Require Manage List/Web Permission' feature for list/site workflow
Globally reusable workflow type
Workflow visualization option
Microsoft Sharepoint Designer 2013 Free
SharePoint page-design features
The following feature is not available in SharePoint.
Microsoft Office Sharepoint Designer Download
Design view and Split view
**Description of the change.**SharePoint Designer 2010 has three views for editing HTML and ASPX pages: Code view, Design view, and Split view. Design view and Split view are removed from SharePoint Designer 2013. The removal of Design view and Split view affects the features of SharePoint Designer 2013 that are used for editing web parts and master pages. If you edit pages in SharePoint Designer 2013, you must use Code view.
Reason for the change. Compared to current versions of Internet Explorer, Design view is an older technology that does not support many new HTML5 and CSS tags.
Migration path. If you edit pages in Code view, you can press F12 to preview the page in the browser. Alternatively, you can use Visual Studio to edit pages.
Download Microsoft Sharepoint Designer
If you want to visually design or brand your site, and you want a WYSIWYG ('what you see is what you get') page-editing experience, you can use any professional HTML editor, such as Microsoft Expression Web. Then you can import your HTML files into SharePoint by using the new Design Manager, which is a feature included in publishing sites, such as the Publishing Portal Site Collection site template.
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