How to Open Favorites in New Tabs in Microsoft Edge

This article describes steps to turn on or off “Always open favorites in new tab” with the Microsoft Edge browser.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

You can show or hide the favorites bar with the Microsoft Edge browser. All your favorite sites are added to the bar when the favorites bar is enabled. You can organize, rearrange, and edit them anytime.

By default, whenever you click on a link on the favorites bar, it opens in the same Edge window and takes you away from the current page.

Starting with Microsoft Edge version 110, you can enable or disable opening favorites in new tabs.

Turn on or off always open favorites in a new tab with Microsoft Edge

As described above, starting with Microsoft Edge version 110, you can enable or disable opening favorites in a new tab.

Currently, it’s not yet available to all users. However, when Edge version 110 is released, you should be able to use this feature.

Here’s how to enable or disable opening your favorite links in a new tab with Edge.

First, open Microsoft Edge, select Settings and More (3 dots), or use the keyboard shortcut (Alt + F). Then, on the context menu, select Settings.

On the Settings page, click on Appearance on the left.

On the Settings –> Appearance page, under Customize toolbar, toggle the button on the tile that says “Always open favorites in new tab” to the On position to enable the side.

To disable it, toggle the button back to the Off position.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Turning on or off the “Always open favorites in new tab” feature with Microsoft Edge is a simple process that can enhance browsing convenience.
• Enabling this feature ensures that favorite links open in new tabs, while disabling it allows them to open in the same window, providing users with flexibility.
• Following the provided steps, users can easily customize their browsing experience according to their preferences, optimizing their use of the Microsoft Edge browser.