How to Customize Edge Toolbar Buttons Easily

Option 1Quickly Hide Buttons Directly from the Toolbar

You can quickly hide toolbar buttons you don’t need directly from the Microsoft Edge toolbar. Find the button you want to remove, right-click the button, and select the option to remove the button. This method is the fastest way to declutter your toolbar if you see an icon 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.
   

   💡Tip

   These 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

To fully customize your toolbar buttons in Microsoft Edge, use the browser's settings menu. This lets you see all available buttons and choose exactly which ones you want to show or hide. It's a central place to manage your toolbar for a personalized browsing experience.

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.
   

   💡Tip

   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

You can restore a hidden toolbar button using "Option Two" in the Microsoft Edge browser. Return to the "Appearance" settings, locate the "Toolbar" section, and toggle the switch for the specific button you want back to "On." This straightforward process ensures you can easily bring back any button you previously removed.

Summary

Personalizing your Microsoft Edge toolbar makes browsing better by letting you hide unneeded buttons or keep your favorite tools handy. You can easily make these changes using the direct right-click method or by exploring the settings menu. Experiment to find the setup that makes your browser cleaner and more efficient.