Opening the Internet Explorer Developer Tools Dialog on Modal Windows

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As you may have noticed, Internet Explorer's Developer Tools window (press F12 to get there) cannot be opened for modal windows.  Here's a quick workaround:

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Click the "Tools" gear (Alt+X)
  3. Select "Internet options"
  4. Select the "Security" tab
  5. Click the "Custom level..." button
  6. Disable the "Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars" option
  7. Hit OK
  8. Hit OK
  9. Now find a modal window and press F12