How to Open Favorites in New Tabs in Microsoft Edge
Want to keep your current webpage open while browsing your favorite links in Microsoft Edge? Here’s how to set your favorites to always open in new tabs.
Navigate to Settings > Appearance. Under Customize toolbar, toggle “Always open favorites in new tab” on or off. This setting controls whether favorite links open in a new tab or the current window.
Why This Matters
Microsoft Edge’s favorites bar helps you quickly access your saved websites, and knowing how to manage it is key to a smooth browsing experience.
You can choose to show or hide the favorites bar in Edge. When the favorites bar is visible, all your favorite websites appear there. You can organize and edit them whenever you like.
What Happens When Done
When you enable this feature, clicking any favorite link opens it in a new tab. Your current page stays open in the background. When you disable it, favorites open in the same window, just like before.
How to Enable or Disable This Feature
Starting with Microsoft Edge version 110, you can turn this feature on or off.
Step 1Open Edge Settings
First, open Microsoft Edge. Click the Settings and More button (the 3 dots in the top right corner). You can also press Alt + F on your keyboard. Then, select Settings from the menu.
Step 2Go to the Appearance Section
On the Settings page, click Appearance on the left side.
Step 3Toggle the Feature On or Off
On the Settings > Appearance page, look for Customize toolbar. Find the option that says “Always open favorites in new tab.”
To turn it on, flip the switch to the ‘On’ position. To turn it off, flip it to ‘Off’.
That’s all you need to do!
Summary
You can easily control whether your favorite links open in new tabs or the same window in Microsoft Edge by changing one setting.
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