How to Always Show the Forward Button in Microsoft Edge
The forward button in Microsoft Edge stays visible when you change a specific setting in the browser’s appearance options. This change makes sure the forward arrow always shows up on your toolbar, even if you can’t use it right now to go back in your history.
Microsoft Edge usually hides the forward button until you have actually moved forward in your browsing. Many people, however, like to see it there all the time for faster clicking.
Once you turn on this setting, the forward button will be visible constantly. You can then click it or press Alt+→ Arrow to go forward in your browsing history whenever you want.
Always show the forward button in Microsoft Edge by going to Settings > Appearance > Customize toolbar. Select “Always show” for the Forward button option to keep it visible on your toolbar. This makes forward navigation readily accessible.
How to Always Show the Forward Button in Microsoft Edge
Step 1Open Edge Settings
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Settings and More button (the 3 dots in the top right).
- You can also press Alt+F on your keyboard.
- From the menu that appears, click Settings.
Step 2Go to Appearance Settings
- On the Settings page, click Appearance on the left side.
Step 3Customize Your Toolbar
- Look for the Customize toolbar section.
- Click the option that says Select which buttons to show on the toolbar.
- Find the Forward button option.
- Choose one of these options:
- Show automatically – The forward button only appears when you can move forward.
- Always show – The forward button is always visible.
You can customize your toolbar to always show the forward button in Microsoft Edge. This means the button will be visible all the time, not just when you can go back to a previous page. This is a small adjustment that can make browsing navigation feel more intuitive.
That’s it! Your forward button setting is now updated.
Summary
Adjusting the forward button setting in Microsoft Edge is a quick process. Open Settings, head to Appearance, locate ‘Customize toolbar,’ and then choose your preferred option for the forward button. You can make it show automatically or always be visible. Pick whichever option works best for how you browse.
What is the forward button?
The ‘Forward Button’ is a common feature, originally seen in toolbars like IE 8’s, that lets you navigate to web pages you’ve previously visited in the current tab with a single click.
Why doesn't Edge have a forward button?
Click on those go down to settings. Click on settings. And then once that loads go to appearance on the left hand side click on that.
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