How to Enable/Disable Address Bar Filters in Edge

Turn on or off search filter in the address bar in Edge

You can turn the Edge address bar filters on or off directly in the browser settings. To find this option, open Microsoft Edge, click the three dots in the top corner, go to ‘Settings,’ and then select ‘Privacy, search, and services.’ This method manages how suggestions appear as you type.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Click the three horizontal dots (Setting and more) in the top right corner, then select Settings.

On the Settings page, choose “Privacy, search, and services” from the left-hand menu. On the right side, click the “Search and connected experiences” tile to reveal its options.

Next, click the “Address bar and search” tile to expand it.

Click the “Search suggestions and filters” tile on the following page to expand it.

To toggle the search filter on or off, select the “Search filter” tile and move the switch button. This action controls whether Edge’s address bar displays suggestions for your searches.

Close the Edge settings page when you’re done.

Enable / Disable Search filter in address bar in Edge

If you’re comfortable with more advanced steps, you can enable or disable the Edge address bar search filter using the Windows Registry Editor. Before making changes, back up your registry. Then, open the Windows Registry and go to the specific folder key path to make your modifications.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Before making any changes, it’s a good idea to back up your registry or create a System Restore point. This is a safety measure in case something goes wrong.

To turn on address bar filters in Edge, right-click the Edge shortcut. Then, select “New” and choose “DWORD (32-bit) Value.” Name this new registry value SearchFiltersEnabled. This prepares your system to control whether Edge filters what you type in the address bar.

Double-click the SearchFiltersEnabled name and set the value to 1 to enable the search filter feature in Edge.

To disable the search filter, set the value to 0.

To revert to previous settings, you can delete the “SearchFiltersEnabled” name. This registry change restores the default behavior, allowing collections in Edge.

SearchFiltersEnabled

You may need to restart your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

In summary, enabling or disabling the Address bar search filters in Microsoft Edge can enhance your browsing experience by providing more control over search results. To recap:

• Easy Access: 🔍 The search filter feature can be found within the Edge settings under “Privacy, search, and services.”
• Quick Toggle: You can turn 🔍 the search filters on or off using the toggle switch.
• Registry Method: For advanced users, the Windows Registry Editor allows the enabling/disabling 🔍 the search filter with specific values.
• Backup Precaution: Always back up your registry and create a System Restore point before making changes.
• Reboot Required: Changes may require a computer restart to take effect.

These steps ensure that you can customize your search experience based on your preferences in Microsoft Edge.