How to Always Show the Forward Button in Microsoft Edge

This article describes the steps to turn on or off the “Always show forward button” on the toolbar with the Microsoft Edge browser.

The Microsoft Edge browser 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.

By default, the forward button will automatically appear in the toolbar when moving forward is possible. However, you may have noticed that the forward button does not always display when needed.

If you want the forward button to always be visible on the toolbar, follow the steps below.

When the forward button is active, you can click the button to go forward or press the Alt + Right arrow key on your keyboard.

Show the forward button always with Microsoft Edge

As described above, the steps below will show you how you’d like the Forward button to appear on the toolbar.

Here’s how to turn it on or off, always showing the forward button 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, select the tile that says “Select which buttons to show on the toolbar,” then select one of the following options for the Forward button:

• Show automatically
• Always show

Select the Show automatically option to disable it or stop showing the Forward button.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Microsoft Edge browser offers the option to always show the forward button in the toolbar, providing a convenient navigation feature.
• By following the simple steps outlined in this article, users can easily customize the appearance of the forward button based on their preferences.
• Whether opting for the button to show automatically or be always visible, users can enhance their browsing experience according to their needs.
• Readers are encouraged to utilize the comment section below for further assistance or contributing to the discussion.