How to Enable the Download Menu in Microsoft Edge

This article describes how to enable or disable the download menu in the Microsoft Edge browser when a download begins.

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.

When you download files using the Microsoft Edge browser, a download menu typically indicates that the download has started by default. If you don’t see the download menu in Edge, you can enable it again.

Turn on the download menu in Edge

If the download menu is not visible in Edge, you can enable it again to see your downloading files and their locations.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click Settings and more (Alt+F), the 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner, and select Settings.

Select “Downloads” on the Settings page on the left.

Next, click the “Show downloads menu when a download starts” tile. Then, toggle the button to On/Off to enable or disable it.

Close the Settings page when finished.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

In summary, enabling or disabling the download menu in Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process that can enhance your download experience. Here are the key takeaways:

• The download menu is essential for tracking your download progress and file locations.
• Access the download menu settings through the Edge browser’s Settings menu.
• You can easily toggle the download menu visibility with just a few clicks.
• Close the settings once you’ve made adjustments to start downloading files with the menu visible or hidden per your preference.

Following these steps, you can customize your Microsoft Edge browser to suit your browsing needs better.