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

This article explains how to show or hide the “Tab actions menu” in the Microsoft Edge toolbar. This feature is now standard in all versions of the browser as of 2026.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11 and 12. However, users can  switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is built on the Chromium engine. This makes it similar to Google Chrome.

Why use this? The “Tab actions menu” gives you a quick way to manage your open pages. You can use it to turn on vertical tabs, search through your open tabs, or group them together. What happens when done? You get a cleaner browser interface. Disabling this menu helps you manage your toolbar real estate. This is especially helpful if you also use features like the Sidebar, which can make your toolbar look crowded.

Turn the “Show tab actions menu” on or off in Microsoft Edge

You can choose to show or hide this icon based on your personal style. Here is how to change the setting.

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

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

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7. Look for the section labeled Select which buttons to show on the toolbar.
8. Find the Show tab actions menu option.
9. Toggle the switch to On to show the menu. Toggle it to Off to hide it.

The icon will appear or disappear from your toolbar immediately.

Conclusion

Customizing your toolbar helps you browse the way you like. If you want a minimalist look, you can hide the menu. If you want quick access to tab management tools, you can keep it visible.

Note: If your browser is managed by a school or a workplace, some of these settings might be hidden or locked by your organization’s IT department.