How to use microsoft edge: features, interface and tips

How to use Microsoft Edge

There are expectations about the future of Microsoft Edge in terms of its evolution and the addition of features. In particular, the browser extensions that are already coming, making Edge more competitive with Chrome and Firefox.

Integration with Cortana

Microsoft Edge includes Cortana integration, which works if you have enabled Cortana system-wide. Be sure to click on Cortana's search bar to set your name. You can also check if this feature is enabled by going to Edge> Settings> View advanced settings> Allow Cortana to help me in Microsoft Edge."

To use Cortana, simply type a question in the address bar at the top of Edge or on the "New Tab" page. For example, you could write "time in Paris", "how old is it". Cortana will offer quick answers to questions.

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Sharing Web Pages

Edge browser has integrated a button sharing feature in its toolbar. Pressing the Share button will open the Share panel. You can expand the list and share more services through the installation of the corresponding application from the Windows Store.

For example, if you want to share on Facebook, install the Facebook application. The same if you want to share on Twitter. This provides you with an easy way to share web pages without any browser extensions, just like in Android or iOS.

You can also click on the page title in the Share panel and create a screenshot of the current web page instead of sending a link to it.

Reading view

Like some other modern browsers (Apple's Safari, for example), Edge includes a feature called "Reading View" that eliminates the clutter of articles you find on the web and makes them easier to read. To activate this function, open an article on a web page and select the book icon next to the address bar. This will cause the page to remove images, ads and everything that may hinder your reading.

Reading List

Microsoft Edge includes a "Reading List" as well. Use this to save the articles you want to read later without fattening your favorites list. To do this, simply click or tap the star icon in the address bar. Select "Reading List", choose a title and save the changes.

Accessing your "Reading List" later is very simple: click on the Hub icon (next to the star) and select "Reading List". You'll see the pages you've saved to read later, stored separately from your favorite web pages.

Annotations

Edge includes the Annotation feature on web pages. Tap the "Create a web note" button between the Hub and Share buttons to start marking text on a web page.

Use the tool to draw, underline, erase, add notes and copy individual parts of a web page. The Save button allows you to save the note in Microsoft OneNote, in Favorites, or in your Reading List. You can also use the Share button to share your note.

More Tips

Edge still has many of the features you would expect to find in a modern browser. Now that Edge has replaced Internet Explorer, it's easier to find all of these features.

Private browsing: Open the toolbar menu and select "New InPrivate Window" to open a window in private browsing mode. In this mode, the browser history will not be saved.Attach to Start: Edge allows you to open the menu and select "Pin this page to Start", which will pin the current web page to the Start menu or the Start screen as a icon, which will allow you to open it quickly. Clicking or tapping the icon opens the web page in Edge. Open with Internet Explorer: If you need to open a web page with Internet Explorer, simply click on the menu button and select "Open with Internet Explorer". Internet Explorer is also hosted in the Start Menu> All applications> Windows Accessories. For example, you may need to do this if you need to use a browser plug-in like Java or Silverlight . Dark theme: Like many other modern Windows 10 applications, Edge includes a dark theme. To activate it, open the menu, click on Settings and select "Dark" in the "Choose a theme" section.

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Deactivate Flash: Microsoft Edge includes an integrated Flash Player system, such as Google Chrome. This is the only plug-in that works in Microsoft Edge. If you want to disable it for security reasons, you can do it through Settings> View advanced settings> Use Adobe Flash Player.

Change your default search engine: Microsoft Edge uses Bing by default, but you may have to use any search engine you like. To do this, go to Settings> View advanced settings> "Search in the address bar with".

You'll find a variety of other ways to customize the Edge interface from its Settings menu. For example, you can enable a Start button to quickly open your preferred home page. Or you can activate the option "Show the favorites bar" so that it is always present when you open the browser.

It is also possible to configure Edge web pages to open when the system starts, and what will appear when you open a new tab page.