Enable or Disable Mica Effect in Microsoft Edge

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Jan 19, 2024 Updated Mar 19, 2026 3 min read Reviewed Mar 19, 2026

This article explains how to enable or disable the Windows 11 visual effects in the Microsoft Edge browser.

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.

Starting with Microsoft Edge version 122.0.2349.0, a new feature adds the Mica effect when using the default theme.

The Mica effect in Microsoft Edge is a visual effect that adds a frosted glass-like transparency to some aspects of the browser’s interface, such as the address bar and tabs. This effect is designed to create a more modern and sleek look for the browser, and it is enabled by default in Microsoft Edge version 122.0.2349.0.

This functionality depends on your device and Windows settings.

Enable or disable the Mica effect in Microsoft Edge

As mentioned above, users can enable or disable the new Mica effect in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click on Setting and more (Alt+F) three dots (…) in the upper right-hand corner to access the Settings menu.

On the Settings page on the left panel, click the Appearance button.

On the right, under the Customize appearance, select the “Show Windows 11 visual effects in browser” tile. Then, toggle the button to the On position to enable the Mica effect.

To disable it, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

Restart your browser to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabled or disabled the Mica effect in Microsoft Edge based on personal preference
• Implemented the changes using the Settings menu in the browser
• Successfully restarted the browser for the changes to take effect

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