From e2b6badb86571d482c9653e05cedda10aae12127 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mark Otto Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 12:20:32 -0800 Subject: v4: Rip out IE compatibility mode meta tags (#21483) * Remove IE compatibility mode meta tag from docs, examples, and JS tests as we no longer support IE9 and IE8 * update and remove some IE bits from our supported browser page * update introduction.md to match * reword starter template intro --- docs/getting-started/browsers-devices.md | 61 ++------------------------------ docs/getting-started/introduction.md | 11 ++---- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 67 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/getting-started') diff --git a/docs/getting-started/browsers-devices.md b/docs/getting-started/browsers-devices.md index 34d98a898..40628a2ec 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/browsers-devices.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/browsers-devices.md @@ -105,70 +105,15 @@ Similarly, the latest versions of most desktop browsers are supported. For Firefox, in addition to the latest normal stable release, we also support the latest [Extended Support Release (ESR)](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/faq/) version of Firefox. -Unofficially, Bootstrap should look and behave well enough in Chromium and Chrome for Linux, Firefox for Linux, and Internet Explorer 9 and below, though they are not officially supported. +Unofficially, Bootstrap should look and behave well enough in Chromium and Chrome for Linux, Firefox for Linux, and Internet Explorer 9, though they are not officially supported. For a list of some of the browser bugs that Bootstrap has to grapple with, see our [Wall of browser bugs]({{ site.baseurl }}/browser-bugs/). ## Internet Explorer -Internet Explorer 10+ is supported, however, IE9 down is not. Please be aware that some CSS3 properties and HTML5 elements are not fully supported. +Internet Explorer 10+ is supported; IE9 down is not. Please be aware that some CSS3 properties and HTML5 elements are not fully supported in IE10, or require prefixed properties for full functionality. Visit [Can I use...](http://caniuse.com/) for details on browser support of CSS3 and HTML5 features. -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FeatureInternet Explorer 9Internet Explorer 10
transitionNot supportedSupported
placeholderNot supportedSupported
FlexboxNot supportedPartially supported, with -ms prefix
See Can I use for details
-
- -Visit [Can I use...](http://caniuse.com/) for details on browser support of CSS3 and HTML5 features. - -## Supporting Internet Explorer 8-9 - -As of v4, Bootstrap no longer supports IE8 or IE9. **If you require IE8-9 support, we recommend you use Bootstrap 3.** It's still supported by our team for bugfixes and documentation changes, but no new features will be added to it. - -Alternatively, you may add some third party JavaScript to backfill support for IE8-9 to Bootstrap 4. You'll need the following: - -* [The HTML5 shiv](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML5_Shiv) -* [Respond.js](https://github.com/scottjehl/Respond) -* [Rem unit polyfill](https://github.com/chuckcarpenter/REM-unit-polyfill) - -No support will be provided for this, though you may find some help from the community in [our Slack channel]({{ site.slack }}). - -## IE Compatibility modes - -Bootstrap is not supported in the old Internet Explorer compatibility modes. To be sure you're using the latest rendering mode for IE, consider including the appropriate `` tag in your pages: - -{% highlight html %} - -{% endhighlight %} - -Confirm the document mode by opening the debugging tools: press F12 and check the "Document Mode". - -This tag is included in all of Bootstrap's documentation and examples to ensure the best rendering possible in each supported version of Internet Explorer. - -See [this StackOverflow question](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6771258/what-does-meta-http-equiv-x-ua-compatible-content-ie-edge-do) for more information. +**If you require IE8-9 support, use Bootstrap 3.** It's the most stable version of our code and is still supported by our team for critical bugfixes and documentation changes. However, no new features will be added to it. ## Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Phone 8 diff --git a/docs/getting-started/introduction.md b/docs/getting-started/introduction.md index 8720b002d..9d6fa2ce4 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/introduction.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/introduction.md @@ -37,22 +37,15 @@ And that's it—you're on your way to a fully Bootstrapped site. If you're at al ## Starter template -Be sure to have your pages set up with the latest design and development standards. That means: - -* Using an HTML5 doctype -* Forcing Internet Explorer to use its latest rendering mode ([read more](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6771258/what-does-meta-http-equiv-x-ua-compatible-content-ie-edge-do)) -* And, utilizing the viewport meta tag. - -Put it all together and your pages should look like this: +Be sure to have your pages set up with the latest design and development standards. That means using an HTML5 doctype and including a viewport meta tag for proper responsive behaviors. Put it all together and your pages should look like this: {% highlight html %} - + - -- cgit v1.2.3