Browser requirements for Rich Page Editor

Rich Page Editor uses embedded browsers to produce a visual representation of a web page in the Design view. The browsers available in Rich Page Editor and their installation requirements vary according to the platform.

The following table lists and describes the supported browsers in Rich Page Editor, by platform:

Platform	Supported browsers
Windows	Internet Explorer Available for all installations; uses the native browser code in Windows. Firefox Firefox support for Windows is embedded in the product and is functionally equivalent to a Firefox version 3.6 installation. Firefox is available only on 32-bit installations of the product. Safari Safari for Windows can be installed separately. After installation Rich Page Editor can be used in Safari. Safari support is only available on 32-bit installations of the product.
Linux	Firefox or WebKit The product attempts to locate and use browser code: WebKitGTK+libraries XULRunner installation The editor operates with a compatible XULRunner installation that is in the range of Firefox version 3.0 to version 3.6. We can also use WebKitGTK+ libraries with some additional setup. The Firefox indicators are still used in the editor even if you create a webkit-based browser. For more information about setting up the Linux browser, see Embedded browsers for Linux.
Mac	Safari The native Safari browser is automatically used for products available on the Mac platform.

The supported browsers are available from the editor toolbar in both the design and split views.

On the toolbar, click the icon for the browser to use. For example, in the following screen capture, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari are supported.

Parent topic: Rich Page Editor