How to Turn “Show new tab menu” On or Off in Microsoft Edge

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Nov 5, 2023 Updated Apr 17, 2026 1 min read Reviewed Apr 17, 2026

This article explains how to show or hide the “New tab menu” button on your Microsoft Edge toolbar. Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows. You can change your default browser  switch to their preferred or favorite browser if you prefer.

Why use the New tab menu? It gives you a fast way to organize your web pages. It lets you create tab groups, view your history, and find tabs you just closed. It works alongside other features like Vertical Tabs and Workspaces. While Workspaces help you group entire projects and Vertical Tabs help you view long lists of pages, the New tab menu is a quick shortcut for immediate organization tasks.

What happens when done? You will see a small icon on your toolbar that acts as a central hub for managing your open pages, keeping your browser neat and tidy.

Add or remove the “New tab menu” in Edge

Microsoft Edge includes this menu as a standard feature. You can turn it on or off in a few simple steps.

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the Settings and more button (the three dots icon) in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.

   

4. On the left side of the screen, click Appearance.

   

5. Look for the Customize toolbar section on the right.
6. Find the Show new tab menu option.
7. Click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off.

   

If you turn it on, the menu icon will appear on your toolbar immediately.

Conclusion

Enabling the “New tab menu” makes it easier to keep your tabs grouped and organized. If you prefer a cleaner look with fewer buttons, you can easily turn it off to keep your toolbar simple.