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How to Disable Office File Viewer in Microsoft Edge

Here is how to disable Office File Viewer in Microsoft Edge. This will make Edge to download Word (docx) or Excel (xlsx) files instead of opening them.

By default, Microsoft Edge opens an Office file, e.g. a Word (docx) or Excel (xlsx) document, when you click on a link to it on some page in the browser. Many users consider this a convenient feature, as it doesn't require Microsoft Office or LibreOffice to be installed for opening such file. On the other hand, some users may prefer to use a locally installed app, that also allows editing and perform extra operations on the document.

Edge is getting built-in viewer for Office files, new Collection sort criteria

Similar to the ability to view PDF inside the browser tab, Edge is getting the built-in viewer for Office files. Instead of downloading a Microsoft Word file, you can now directly open it in the browser.

Microsoft Edge now shows ads inside its settings

Microsoft puts lots of effort into making sure you have an excellent browsing user experience. Edge tries to protect your privacy, blocks annoying notifications, offers media autoplay controls, and removes intrusive ads. Unfortunately, Edge is not immune to "native ads." Users now report seeing new banners promoting mobile Edge in their browser settings.

Microsoft has updated Edge Dev channel with build 90.0.796.0

Microsoft today released a new build to Edge Insiders in the Dev channel. It is notable for having new adaptive notification system, PDF mini menu, the search option in Favorites and History menus, and much more.

Kids Mode is coming to Microsoft Edge

Today, Microsoft is rolling out new Kids Mode for the Edge browser. This mode will make Edge more attractive to children, will ensure they are safe on the Internet and visit only approved websites. It is primarily focused on children between the age of 5-12 years.

How to Enable Name Window Option in Microsoft Edge

Here's how to enable Name Window Option in Microsoft Edge if it doesn't appear visible for you.

Both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome both include the ability to change a window name. However, it has disappeared from Microsoft Edge in a few recent Dev and Canary builds. Microsoft made it hidden, but you can make it visible again.

Microsoft Edge’s window naming gets a new home in the app menu

Microsoft Edge has received a small portion of improvements from the upstream Chromium project. The recently introduced "name window" option can now be found under "More tools".

Microsoft Edge Chromium Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys)

Here's the list of Microsoft Edge Chromium Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys).

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that you can use to do something in installed apps and with the operating system. They significantly improve productivity by allowing you to directly do some action without using your mouse. Today we will see which keyboard shortcuts are available in Edge Chromium.

Edge Dev 90.0.789.1 is out with the PDF mini menu

Microsoft has released Edge 90.0.789.1 to Insiders in the Dev channel. This build officially introduces a simplified right-click menu for PDFs. Other changes traditionally include a galore of fixes and general improvements.

Edge receives a small update that makes browsing history easier

Recently, Edge Canary received a minor update to the download flyout. With the latest updates, you can quickly find the needed download without clicking the search button. Now, the same update arrived for another part of the browser. This time it is available for the browsing history flyout.