IE 8 Background-Size Fix: Resolving a Browser Quirk

In Internet Explorer 8, implementing background-size can prove challenging. This article provides a detailed solution to this recurring issue.

Problem Statement:

Users often face difficulties enabling background-size in IE 8, despite specifying the property correctly in CSS.

Solution:

For scenarios where you're not using a sprite, there exists a potential fix:

filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImageLoader(
src='images/logo.gif',
sizingMethod='scale');

-ms-filter: "progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImageLoader(
src='images/logo.gif',
sizingMethod='scale')";

This approach resizes the entire image to fit the designated area. However, if a sprite is incorporated, this method might present challenges.

Caution:

Be aware that the filter introduces a limitation: any links present within the designated area will become unclickable.