Customize Microsoft Edge: Show or Hide the Sidebar Button
You can show or hide the Microsoft Edge sidebar button directly from the toolbar.
The sidebar in Microsoft Edge gives you quick access to tools like Copilot, Search, and Collections, all without leaving your current page.
If you’re using Microsoft Edge version 117 or later, you’ll notice a dedicated button for this sidebar, usually appearing on the right side of your toolbar.
You might want to keep the sidebar button visible if you frequently use its features, saving you clicks and keeping your workflow smooth.
Alternatively, hiding the sidebar button can give you a cleaner, less cluttered browser window, especially if you prefer using keyboard shortcuts.
Show or hide the sidebar button on the toolbar in Edge
As mentioned, when you hide the Copilot button in Edge, it is replaced with a sidebar button. You can also hide or show the sidebar button on the toolbar.
Here’s how to do it.
Open Microsoft Edge and click the ellipses icon (…) in the top-right corner.
Select “Settings.”
Next, click on the Sidebar on the left panel.
Select the “Show sidebar button” tile under the Customize Sidebar on the Sidebar settings page, then toggle the switch to the On position to enable.
To disable it, toggle the button to the Off position.
The “Show sidebar button” is only available when you turn off the Copilot button in Edge.
Your changes should apply immediately.
Exit and restart the Microsoft.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- The tutorial provides clear, step-by-step instructions for showing or hiding the sidebar toolbar button in Microsoft Edge.
- Users can customize their browsing experience based on personal preferences and usage patterns.
- Comments and feedback are welcome to improve the content and address potential errors.
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