Microsoft is working on updating the startup options in the Edge browser. For some Insiders, the browser shows a new page in Settings that combines what was in the 'New Tab Page' and 'Startup' sections with a portion of new options. Also, it brings the Home button to the toolbar.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Delete All Saved Passwords at Once in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge now allows you to delete all saved passwords at once. The appropriate option is now available under the passwords section in the profile settings. The new feature reminds of the similar option in Firefox.
Edge Dev 90.0.803.0 released with PDF mini menu enabled by default
Microsoft today released Edge 90.0.803.0 to Insiders in the Dev channel of updates for the browser. This build comes with the mini menu feature for PDFs enabled by default, and also included a portion of general fixes and improvements. Here's the change log.
PDF Mini menu in Edge has received a new Define command
Microsoft continues to improve the recently introduced mini menu in the PDF reader of the Edge browser. Today's update brought an extra item to that menu that allows you to quickly find a word definition for what is currently selected.
Third-party Themes for Edge showed up in the Add-ons Store
One way to customize your Edge experience is to apply one of many official themes Microsoft has for you in the Add-ons Store. In contrast to Chrome Web Store, there were no third-party themes for Edge. Now things can change. Some users spotted two themes from a third-party developer, Stefan Van Damme, who stands behind the popular extension “Turn off the lights.”
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.
