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

You turn the “Show new tab menu” on or off in Microsoft Edge to control the visibility of a quick access button for tab organization on your toolbar.

This “New tab menu” in Microsoft Edge offers a streamlined way to manage your open web pages, letting you create tab groups, access your history, and find recently closed tabs without leaving your current page.

For instance, when enabled, you’ll see a small icon on your Edge toolbar, acting as a handy shortcut for immediate organizational tasks, complementing features like Vertical Tabs and Workspaces.

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.