Developing for Internet Explorer 6

Published: December 3, 2003
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Internet Explorer 6 has a powerful programming model that includes:

Support for the Extensible Markup Language (XML).

Enhanced Dynamic HTML features that further enrich Microsoft Windows-based Web development.

Increased support for standards based on Internet technologies, which saves time for developers writing rich Web-based applications.

Here are some articles on developing for Internet Explorer that may interest you:

Activating ActiveX Controls

Learn about the ActiveX update for Internet Explorer 6. View the recent changes in how Internet Explorer 6 handles some content in Web pages.

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Working with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Fine-Tune Your Web Site for Windows XP Service Pack 2. Examine the new security features in Windows XP SP2 that affect Internet Explorer and ActiveX controls, file downloads, pop-up windows, and more.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Security Information for Developers. Get downloads, training, and articles to assist your work with new security technologies in Windows XP SP2.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Resources for IT Professionals. Read about changes to functionality in Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. This TechNet site includes information about network protection, memory protection, safer e-mail handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance.

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Learn More About Privacy and Security

Using Digital Certificates. Digital certificates can help protect data when dealing with personal or financial transactions on the Internet. Learn how to install and configure certificate settings for Internet Explorer.

Privacy in Internet Explorer 6. Find out how to Deploy P3P Privacy Policies on your Web site. This overview on MSDN explains the steps to take when deploying P3P beginning with a natural language privacy policy.

Privacy Feature Documentation. Learn about the privacy features in Internet Explorer 6. This is a comprehensive overview on MSDN, including, tutorials, frequently asked questions, and more.

How to Create a Customized Privacy Import File. Import customized privacy settings into Internet Explorer 6 using the Extensible Markup Language (XML) syntax. This overview on MSDN covers topics on customizing privacy settings.

Setting Up Security Zones. You can use security zones to easily provide the appropriate level of security for the various types of Web content that users are likely to encounter.

Enhanced Security Configuration for Internet Explorer. This white paper explains how to manage Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to allow access to trusted resources and Web sites on a corporate intranet and on the Internet.

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Build an Explorer Bar for Integrated Media Playback

Using the Media Bar in Internet Explorer. The Media Bar provides a straightforward user interface for locating and playing media within the browser window. Find out on MSDN how developers can take advantage of Media Bar implementation.

Adding Explorer Bars. This MSDN tutorial explains how to add an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer.

Windows Media Player Object Model. By embedding the Microsoft Windows Media Player ActiveX control in an HTML page, developers can completely sculpt the Web site user's audio and video experience.

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Use the WebBrowser Control

WebBrowser Control Overviews and Tutorials. The WebBrowser control adds browsing, document viewing, and data downloading capabilities to your applications. Applications using this control will allow the user to browse sites on the Internet, as well as folders in the local file system and on a network. Learn how to use the WebBrowser control on MSDN.

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Customize the Image Toolbar

Customize the Image Toolbar. The Image Toolbar feature in Internet Explorer 6 allows you to quickly and easily save, e-mail, and print pictures that you find on Web pages.

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Learn More about DHTML

HTML and Dynamic HTML. This section in MSDN contains overviews, tutorials, and reference information for Dynamic HTML (DHTML). It also includes a list of the objects and object definitions defined by DHTML.

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Get Tips

Newsgroups. Share information and solutions with other Internet Explorer users.


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