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Favorite bar changed without my permission

Krava2 5 Reputation points
2026-03-16T20:40:01.37+00:00

The favorite bar changed, and I need to get the original favorite bar back.

Please advise how to get it back.

Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11

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  1. Solamillo Charity 20,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-17T00:23:24.1766667+00:00

    May I ask if you have turned on sync on a different device? If another device still has your old order, turn off sync there immediately. Also, you, or someone else have accidentally pressed " Sort by name " in the favorites manager.

    Open Edge

    -Click (...) in the top right

    -Click Favorites

    -In the Favorites panel, click (...)

    -Click Open favorites page

    -In the Favorites bar area, right-click

    You should see Sort by name or UNDO there. If UNDO is there, please tap on to UNDO, and your favorites should go back to before.

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  2. Solamillo Charity 20,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-16T21:22:37.9933333+00:00

    Hello there! I'm glad to help you today!

    Can you please elaborate more on how did your favorites bar changed? Does it now show only icons?

    If it did, please open Microsoft Edge

    Click the 3 dots (⋯) in the top-right corner

    -Click Settings

    -Select Appearance on the left

    -Find Favorites bar

    Set these options:

    Show favorites bar - Always

    Show icons only on the favorites bar - OFF

    If not, can you please elaborate more on how it changed exactly?


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