Rich Page Editor
uses embedded browsers to produce a visual representation of a web
page in the Design view. The browsers that are available in Rich Page
Editor and their installation requirements vary according to the platform.
Procedure
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. You 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 that
are 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 you want to use. For
example, in the following screen capture, Firefox, Internet Explorer,
and Safari are supported.