Microsoft Edge clipboard suggestions show text and links you recently copied right inside the address bar when you type, speeding up your web searches on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. This built-in feature saves you time by letting you search for copied content instantly without pasting it first.
Go to Edge Settings Privacy, search, and services > Search and connected experiences > Address bar and search. Toggle “Allow Edge to suggest using my copied text and links” on or off. For system-wide changes, administrator access is required to modify the Windows Registry.
Option 1Turn Clipboard Suggestions On or Off in Edge Settings (For Your Account)
Turning clipboard suggestions on or off in Edge settings lets you control whether Microsoft Edge shows copied text directly in the address bar. You can change this setting through the browser menu to apply the choice only to your current user account on the computer.- First, open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three dots button (Settings and more) in the top right corner, then click Settings.
- In the left-hand menu, click Privacy, search, and services. On the right side, click Search and connected experiences.
If you don’t see a left-hand menu, click the three lines button in the top left or make the Edge window wider until it appears. - Click on Address bar and search.
- Click on Search suggestions and filters.
- Find the option that says “Allow Edge to suggest using my copied text and links”. Turn the switch On (this is the default) or Off.
- You can now close the Settings tab.
Option 2Turn Clipboard Suggestions On or Off for All Users (Requires Administrator Access)
You need to be logged in as an administrator to use this method. This method uses a special file that changes settings for Microsoft Edge version 151 and newer. AddressBarClipboardSuggestEnabled
To Always Turn ON Clipboard Suggestions for Everyone:
The specific setting is called "AddressBarClipboardSuggestEnabled" and it would be set to 1.
To Always Turn OFF Clipboard Suggestions for Everyone:
The specific setting is called "AddressBarClipboardSuggestEnabled" and it would be set to 0.
To Let Each User Choose (Default):
This is the default setting. The setting "AddressBarClipboardSuggestEnabled" would be removed or not present.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-edge/privacy#address-bar-and-suggestions
Summary
You can decide if Microsoft Edge shows copied text in the address bar using two main methods. The easiest way is through the browser's settings for your personal account. For a computer-wide change, you can edit the Windows Registry, which requires administrator permission.
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