How to Customize Edge Toolbar Buttons Easily

Option 1Quickly Hide Buttons Directly from the Toolbar

You can hide edge toolbar buttons directly from the main browser window without opening any menus. Right-click any icon you do not want to see and select the remove option to instantly clear it from your view. This is the fastest way to declutter your browser if you want to get rid of a tool you never use.

1. Open Microsoft Edge. Start your Edge browser. This is the one with the blue and green wave icon.
2. Find the button you want to remove. Look at your toolbar. See a button you never use? Move your mouse pointer over it.
   

   💡TipThese are usually icons next to your address bar, like the Collections button, the Share button, or an extension’s icon.
3. Right-click on 🖱️ the button. When your mouse pointer is over the button you don’t want, right-click it. A small menu will appear.
4. Select “Hide from toolbar.” In the small menu, look for an option like “Hide from toolbar” or “Remove from toolbar.” Click it.

The button will disappear! This is a great way to quickly clean up your toolbar if you know exactly what you want to remove. But what if you want to see all your options or add buttons back?

Option 2Customize Your Toolbar Through Edge Settings

Manage your edge toolbar buttons through the main settings menu when you want to view every available shortcut in one place. This menu lets you turn specific tools on or off so you can choose exactly what appears next to your address bar. It gives you full control over how your browser looks and works.

1. Open Microsoft Edge. Start the Edge browser again.
2. Access the "Settings and more" menu. Look for the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of the browser window. This is often called the "Settings and more" menu. Click it.
   

   💡TipIf you like keyboard shortcuts, you can press Alt + F to open this menu.

   If you like keyboard shortcuts, you can press Alt + F to open this menu.

3. Go to Settings. In the menu that appears, click on "Settings." This will open a new tab with all of Edge's options.

   

4. Find the "Appearance" section. On the left side of the Settings page, you will see a list of categories. Click on "Appearance." This section changes how your browser looks.

   

5. Find "Toolbar" settings. Scroll down in the "Appearance" settings until you find a section about the toolbar. It might be under "Other appearance settings" and will likely be called "Toolbar." Click it.

   

6. Turn buttons on or off. You will now see a list of buttons that can appear on your toolbar. Each button has a switch next to it. Flip the switch to "On" to add a button to your toolbar, or to "Off" to remove it.

   Toolbar buttons can be turned on or off. You will see a list of buttons that can appear on your toolbar. Each button has a switch next to it. Flip the switch to "On" to add the button to your toolbar, or to "Off" to remove the button. You might see buttons like the Favorites button or the Collections button.

   • Collections: A feature to save and organize content.
   • Send tab to your devices: Lets you share a webpage with other devices where you are signed into Edge.
   • Discover: Shows content suggestions.
   • Shopping: Helps find deals while you browse.
   • Microsoft Rewards: If you use Microsoft Rewards.
   • Extensions: Icons for any extensions you have installed.

Toolbar button changes in Microsoft Edge take effect immediately after you select your desired settings. You do not need to restart the Edge browser version 119.0.2151.77 or later for the toolbar updates to appear. Return to your main browsing window to view your updated toolbar with the chosen buttons.

Bringing Back a Button You Removed

Restore missing edge toolbar buttons by going back into the appearance settings and finding the toolbar section. You can flip the switch next to any hidden tool back to the on position to make it reappear instantly. This lets you fix mistakes or bring back a shortcut you decided you actually need.

Summary

Customizing edge toolbar buttons lets you remove clutter and keep your favorite tools within reach while you browse. You can use the quick right-click method or the main settings menu depending on how many icons you want to change at once. Taking a moment to set this up gives you a cleaner and more efficient browsing window.