Cross-browser support (Office SharePoint Server)

Applies To: Office SharePoint Server 2007

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Topic Last Modified: 2015-03-09

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 supports several commonly used Web browsers. However, certain browsers might cause some Office SharePoint Server 2007 functionality to be downgraded, limited, or available only through alternative steps. In some cases, functionality might be unavailable for noncritical administrative tasks.

This article provides details about the ActiveX controls and components that are used in rendering features and content in these browsers. This information is useful for troubleshooting issues and for supporting end users in accomplishing tasks that they need to perform by using Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Components used to render features

The following tables show the dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that provide code for features and the features they provide. You can use these tables to determine whether the DLL that corresponds to the feature or functionality exists on the user's computer.

Owssupp.dll

This DLL provides Open with and Export To functions for Access, Outlook, Excel, and other Microsoft Office and third-party applications.

Owsctrl.dll

This DLL provides picture file functions.

Stsupld.dll

This DLL provides file operations.

Ppslax.dll

This DLL provides functionality such as slide library tasks.

All client-side components

This is a list of the DLLs and ActiveX controls that provide client-side features. This list is given as a reference for troubleshooting problems. You can use this list to determine whether the component that corresponds to the feature or functionality exists on the user's computer.