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SelectParserRelaxationEnabled

Controls whether the new HTML parser behavior for the <select> element is enabled (obsolete)

OBSOLETE: This policy is obsolete and doesn't work after Microsoft Edge version 138.

Supported versions

  • On Windows and macOS since 132, until 138

Description

The HTML parser is being changed to allow extra HTML tags inside the <select> element. This policy supports the old HTML parser behavior through Microsoft Edge version 138.

If this policy is enabled or unset, the HTML parser allows additional tags inside the <select> element.

If this policy is disabled, then the HTML parser restricts which tags can be put in the <select> element.

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: No - Requires browser restart
  • Per Profile: Yes
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No

Data type

  • Boolean

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: SelectParserRelaxationEnabled
  • GP name: Controls whether the new HTML parser behavior for the <select> element is enabled (obsolete)
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Enabled

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: SelectParserRelaxationEnabled
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

Mac information and settings

  • Preference Key name: SelectParserRelaxationEnabled
  • Example value:
<true/>

See also