Deprecated Vector Markup Language (VML) Elements (1218 / 1318 / 1418)
AdminStudio 2021 | 21.0 | Application Manager
For this browser compatibility test, the web application contents are scanned for the usage of deprecated Vector Markup Language (VML) technology.
Test Group/Test Category
| • | 1318—Browser Compatibility/Internet Explorer 11 |
| • | 1418—Browser Compatibility/Microsoft Edge |
Severity
Warning
Message
This web application contains deprecated Vector Markup Language element [ELEMENT] (File: [FILE_NAME]).
Background
Since Windows Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft has deprecated support for Vector Markup Language (VML). This language was used to produce vector graphics displayed in web applications.
Note:Support for VML is available in Internet Explorer 11 in document modes 5, 7, 8, and 9; however, the performance is inferior to the standards-based replacements.
Resolution
The web application should be re-engineered by moving to standards-based technologies—for example, scalable vector graphics (SVG) format. Where this is not feasible, the Internet Explorer Compatibility View should be used. It can be triggered by using the meta attribute value X-UA-Compatible.
See Also