How to Enable or Disable Collections in Microsoft Edge
Collections in Microsoft Edge (a built-in feature added in version 81) lets you save and sort web pages, images, and notes into neat lists. Think of it like a digital scrapbook that lives right inside your web browser to help you keep track of research projects and online shopping ideas.
You can add items to your lists straight from the sidebar on any website. Turn this feature off if it clutters your screen or you prefer a simpler browser setup.
Open Microsoft Edge settings, navigate to “Privacy, search, and security,” then “Search and connected experiences,” and toggle “Save content using Collections.” Restart the browser to apply.
Enable or disable Collections in Edge
Microsoft Edge Collections can be turned on or off directly through the browser settings menu without touching any system files. Open your browser, go to the settings panel, and toggle the feature switch to show or hide the Collections button on your toolbar.
Here is how to do it.
First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.
Click Setting and more (Alt+F) on the top right corner and select Settings.
Select “Privacy, search, and security” on the Settings page on the left.
The Search and connected experiences tile on the Privacy, search, and services page changes how Microsoft Edge uses connected services. Click this tile to expand the options.
Under the Search and connected experiences section, toggle the "Save content using Collections in Microsoft Edge" switch button to enable or disable it.
Restart Edge to apply your changes.
Enable or disable the Collections feature using the Windows Registry
Microsoft Edge Collections can also be turned on or off by editing a key in the Windows Registry Editor. This method works well if you want to apply the change across multiple user accounts or manage browser policies on your computer.
First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the key path listed below.
Back up your registry or create a System Restore point before making any changes.
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge
Right-click 'Edge', then select 'New' > 'DWORD (32-bit) Value'. Name this new DWORD 'EdgeCollectionsEnabled'.
Double-click EdgeCollectionsEnabled and set its value to 0 to disable the feature, or 1 to enable it.
EdgeCollectionsEnabled
Reboot your computer to apply the changes.
That completes the process.
Reference:
Collections lets you group websites and notes for research or shopping. Manage the Collections feature in Microsoft Edge by following these steps to tailor your browsing experience.
Conclusion:
Enabling or disabling the Collections feature in Microsoft Edge customizes your browsing experience. Review these key takeaways:
- Organize Web Content: Collections make gathering and categorizing information from multiple sources easier.
- Improved Collaboration: Sharing saved collections can enhance teamwork and project discussions.
- Easy Management: Users can quickly revisit their saved content without navigating browser history.
- Customization Options: Users can enable or disable the feature to suit their preferences and streamline their browser interface.
- Registry Editor: For advanced users, the Windows Registry offers another method to toggle the Collections feature.
Manage the Collections feature in Microsoft Edge and tailor your browsing experience by following these steps.
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