How to make Edge to open links on the same tab by default

Question

I get a new tab everytime I click on a link, which is a pain as closing the link is not working well.

Answer 1

Hi I've found how to solve this issue

the problem is from Bing (the search engine) not Edge (Browser)

1. Search Something on Bing
2. Tap the 3-dash button setting on the upper right corner
3. open safety search
4. in safety search, turn off open new tab after link click
5. make sure you save the setting

Answer 2

Hello, SamuelRH.

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I have some ideas.

This issue is likely unsolvable.

I have studied web development before.

The redirection of links is usually set by the developers.

(By modifying the corresponding code, you can decide whether the webpage will redirect directly or create a new tab.)

Most notably, some websites open links in new tabs while others redirect in the same tab.

Perhaps you can try testing with a different browser.

Since it is indeed possible to achieve this by modifying the website's code, try this to eliminate the possibility.

If there are any updates, please feel free to reply.

Best regards.

Malygos - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 3

Hello Samuel,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

To make Microsoft Edge open links in the same tab by default, you may solve it by following steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three dots (...) at the top right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
4. In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on "Site permissions."
5. Click on "Pop-ups and redirects."
6. Toggle off the option that says "Open sites in new tabs after I click on a link."

After making this change, Edge should now open links in the same tab by default. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Please let me know how it goes.

Thank you for your interest and support of Microsoft products.

Kind regards,

Yoshitomo

Answer 4

So, I have followed these steps and there isn't an option to complete the steps.

I'm trying to add screenshots of the steps but there seems to be an error.

Answer 5

I'm changing my default browser away from Edge. The new tab for every link feature is just too annoying. And there doesn't appear to be a fix.