Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
364 questions
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Touchscreen scrolling in PDFs triggers immediate text selection instead of page scrolling.
Starting today, possibly after a recent Edge update, whenever I try to scroll through a PDF using my finger, Edge immediately begins selecting text instead of scrolling the page. Blue text-selection handles appear right away, and large portions of text…
Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11
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Why are they removing the sidebar from Edge? Do have any ways to make sidebar coming back?
In my opinion, the sidebar is a good feature, but I don’t know why it has been removed from the new update. So please bring it back.
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Managing tabs, address bar, and search settings in Edge on Windows 11
849 questions
asked 2026-06-07T04:35:31.77+00:00
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Bill Nguyen
20
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accepted 2026-06-07T13:31:40.8766667+00:00
Bill Nguyen
20
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4 answers
Edge won't load anything.
First of all, I'm 81 I don't understand the technical terms, but my Windows 11 just won't load anything. I never had a problem before, but I don't have any idea how to fix it ? *<Original title: Won't load anything> *<Moved from: Windows for…
Microsoft Edge | Browser crashes or stops working | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Browser crashes or stops working | Windows 11
Troubleshooting browser crashes or performance issues on Windows 11
514 questions
asked 2026-06-07T09:49:40.9233333+00:00
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Peter P Treadwell
0
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edited the question 2026-06-07T12:59:24.1066667+00:00
Spigolo
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retire side bar
Why side bar in Microsoft edge have been retires? I think side bar app in Microsoft edge is very useful and help me access to social media faster😢😢
Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
Installing or updating Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
390 questions
0 answers
Remove edge boarder
The latest patch to edge has brought back the 5 wasted pixels on each side of the screen and the bottom. You used to be able disable them in edge://flags/ however that has been removed. How do I get it back to a page fills the page. If this is some thing…
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
Managing tabs, address bar, and search settings in Edge on Windows 11
849 questions
asked 2026-06-07T11:22:16.8366667+00:00
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Peter Durnall
0
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answered 2026-06-07T11:22:27.6233333+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
website still says ad block is use and to remove it
The website says that i still have to remove ad blocker or VPN, did the ad blocker thing and stills says it
Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 11
Troubleshooting website display or functionality issues in Edge on Windows 11
1,520 questions
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2 answers
Group function
How do I activate the Group function on my laptop? I am the "organization's administrator".
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-06-06T16:09:49.1366667+00:00
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Richard Prugh
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answered 2026-06-07T11:07:09.0833333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
16,780
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Why is sidebar app list retiring??
Has microsoft lost it!! the sidebar app feature is very useful removing that is just not cool I choose edge over other browsers for its functunality and customizations offcourse simplifying is good to compete with browsers like arc but getting rid of the…
Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
Installing or updating Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
390 questions
asked 2026-04-26T04:52:18.1466667+00:00
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Manoj Kumar
120
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commented 2026-06-07T10:56:23.75+00:00
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Kiệt Phạm
0
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1 answer
What happen to the favicons in the favorites drop-down?
The title to my question says it all. After the new Edge version installed, the favicons on my favorites drop down list disappeared. Clearing the cache did not work. Doing a restart restored it for about an hour before disappearing.
Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11
Managing bookmarks, browsing history, and downloads in Edge on Windows 11
541 questions
asked 2026-06-07T07:25:12.5033333+00:00
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David Ramos
10
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answered 2026-06-07T07:25:27.35+00:00
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2 answers
How to remove white bordres on Edge
Hello, please help me. I want to remove the white borders around the edges of the screen in the Edge browser. They used to be there before, but I unchecked a checkbox in flags. Now, on Edge version 149.0.4022.52, they have appeared again. What should I…
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-06-05T17:47:34.09+00:00
Какао Несквик
0
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edited a comment 2026-06-07T06:41:45.88+00:00
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Hendrix-V
15,445
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How do I recover all of my Collections in Microsoft Edge ?
Hello Team, How can I recover all of my Collections in Microsoft Edge? Following today's upgrade, 149.0.4022.52 (Official build) (64-bit) lost everything. I knew Microsoft was due to stop it, but I assumed my old data would still be accessible after…
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
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1 answer
How to disable "Rounded Corners" around browser web content in the latest Microsoft Edge update?
Hi, As shown in the attached screenshot, the latest Edge update (Version 149.0.4022.52) has forced a white border/rounded corners around the browser window. This UI element is very distracting. I have checked both Settings > Appearance and…
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
Managing tabs, address bar, and search settings in Edge on Windows 10
1,095 questions
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2 answers
Why sidebar from Microsoft Edge is retiring
Hello, I have been using the Microsoft Edge sidebar regularly, and it has been very helpful for my day‑to‑day work. Recently, I started seeing a notification every time I open the sidebar, indicating that this option will be closed. Why this sidebar…
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-05-12T06:36:11.9566667+00:00
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Jahidul Islam
10
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commented 2026-06-07T05:49:34.66+00:00
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sultanzain
0
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2 answers
How do we get Microsoft to fix Download "pin to right hand pane" in Edge after breaking it AGAIN in 148.0.3967.54
A follow up thread to three other threads about this issue. The "pin to right hand pane" for Downloads in Edge has once again disappeared in 148.0.3967.54. To be 100% clear this is NOT about pinning Downloads to the toolbar, it is about…
Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11
Managing bookmarks, browsing history, and downloads in Edge on Windows 11
541 questions
asked 2026-05-13T07:30:55.88+00:00
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Andrew Macaulay
146
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commented 2026-06-06T20:59:40.9766667+00:00
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zeqiangd li
0
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1 answer
seeing HTML code
when accessing a web site I see the HTML code no pictures or other content shows up
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-06-06T18:34:18.21+00:00
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Cynthia Spradling
0
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answered 2026-06-06T20:25:01.1333333+00:00
hossein jalilian
13,360
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Why does the I-beam change from black to white?
Lately, on Edge on Windows 11 (not just on my end, I've seen other reports), the I-beam shape the cursor turns into when selecting text inconsistently changes from black to white (which turns it practically invisible, considering most of the sites I use…
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-05-13T23:19:21.0966667+00:00
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KindAdaptableKayak
35
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commented 2026-06-06T18:48:55.5866667+00:00
KindAdaptableKayak
35
Reputation points
2 answers
Edge Main Page
How do I retain my msn main page on Edge when I'm setting up a new computer with Windows 11?
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
Other issues or features related to Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
3,475 questions
asked 2026-06-06T12:47:28.1166667+00:00
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John Laser
0
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answered 2026-06-06T18:40:23.8733333+00:00
Bulldog
2,295
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1 answer
Microsoft Edge Sidebar Missing After Latest Update
Hi team, After the latest Microsoft Edge update, my Sidebar has completely disappeared. I rely on the Sidebar daily for quick access to my pinned sites and tools, so this is causing a major disruption to my workflow. I checked the settings, but the…
Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge development
Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge development
Developing and testing features or extensions for Microsoft Edge
2,784 questions
asked 2026-06-06T17:45:16.3466667+00:00
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G.M Ravindu Dulshan
0
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answered 2026-06-06T17:45:30.06+00:00
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2 answers
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Bug e sequência quebrada do Conjunto diário + Edge
Comecei a pouco tempo a farmar direitinho as coisas, mas me deparo com o bug que claramente dá pra ver que tá 0/3 no conjunto diário mas ali encima as 3 missões tão completadas, fora que teve problema no edge também que ficou 25/30 minutos e perdi a…
Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 11
Managing profiles and sync in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
892 questions
asked 2026-06-04T04:50:13.2866667+00:00
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Rafael luna
20
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commented 2026-06-06T16:51:50+00:00
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Raí Rodrigues
0
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2 answers
Why is my Internet slow and sites & pages won't load?
For the past couple of days, my Internet is slow and links to pages on frequently visited websites don't load. I've also had a frequently visited site fail to be able to verify me. I've cleared my browser and cookies, checked for Windows and driver…
Microsoft Edge | Speed and responsiveness | Windows 11
Microsoft Edge | Speed and responsiveness | Windows 11
Improving performance and responsiveness of Edge on Windows 11
153 questions
asked 2026-06-05T17:45:25.49+00:00
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Diane C
0
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edited a comment 2026-06-06T16:43:30.5666667+00:00
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R Templeman
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