The new Microsoft Edge Chromium browser is gaining popularity among internet surfers. It is compatible with all versions of Windows and Mac operating systems. Its enhanced features and speedy performance have made it best compatible with websites and extensions. Also, it provides built-in high security, which prevents user data loss or hacking. Microsoft Edge has an option of browser appearance customization, which has become another reason for the user’s attraction. In this post, we will see how to customize and create our desired browser.
Microsoft Edge also allows the user to shift the title tabs to vertical locations. It has a provision to keep or remove the history and favorite button. The font size can also be adjusted as per the requirement. the smart copy option enables you to copy-paste as perfectly as you want in a quick setting.
Customize the appearance of Microsoft Edge Toolbar
This post will illustrate the different appearance options available in the new Microsoft Edge Chromium and explain how to use it in the browser display window. Various features can be shown or hidden from the toolbar.
- Favorite Button
- History Button
- Web Capture Button
- Collection Button
- Feedback Button
- Vertical Tab Button
- Show Share Button
- Home Button
Let’s now see how you can use the above-listed buttons.
Add or remove buttons to Edge toolbar
- Launch Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge Settings
- Select Appearance
- Under Customize toolbar section, you will see all these settings.
1] Favorite Button
The favorite button is used for creating bookmarks in the browser. This helps in keeping the most useful or most loved web pages accessible in just a click. It can also be done with the help of a simple shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+O.
Read: How to add Cast icon to Microsoft Edge Toolbar.
2] History Button
The History button in the Microsoft Edge browser keeps the records of the last surfed web pages and can be pinned to the browser window. The user can access the previous activity. It also allows the user to clear the previous browsing records. The history button can be added or removed simply by press Ctrl+H together.
3] Web Capture Button
The Web Capture Button is a professional way to taking screenshots of the computer using Microsoft Edge. This feature allows the user to crop the screenshot, now it is possible to take a shot of only the required content leaving the unnecessary part. This feature button can be added in the toolbar simply using the Ctrl+Shift+S keyboard shortcut.
4] Collection Button
Organize your ideas by using the Collection Button in Edge browser via a shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+Y. It keeps track of your activities and ideas for future reference. Like planning a trip, preparing for a competitive exam, keeping notes track of shopping records, and other important things.
5] Feedback Button
Microsoft always encourages user’s feedback to bring a new and improved version every time to the users. Hence, the Feedback Button in Edge browser gives the opportunity to put light on the views of common people using Microsoft browser.
6] Vertical Tab Button
The Vertical Tab in Edge browser is the most exciting featured incorporated by the Microsoft company. This option helps to shift the title bar from the top to the side panel. The user may or may not remove the title bar at the top. The vertical side panel is easy to use and can work along with the title bar.
7] Show Share Button
In addition to the above great options, you will get a Show Share Button in the latest version of the Edge browser. This option allows you to share a web page URL link through the Microsoft Store app. Additionally, you can copy the link to your clipboard and use it to share.
8] Home Button
The latest version of the Edge browser comes with a Home button that you can add or remove from the Microsoft toolbar. It allows you to enter the URL of a site you want to open directly using the Alt+Home shortcut keyboard.
Customize the appearance of Microsoft Edge browser
Other than shortcuts the customization can be done using Three dots available on the top right end of the browser window.
The Favorite, History, Collection, and Web capture buttons can also be added or removed by Clicking on Three dots at the top right of the page. Right-click on the customized button on the toolbar such as Favourite/ History/ Collection/ Web Capture and then choose hide or show in the toolbar. That’s it, you are done.
The same functions can be accessed via the Settings menu. This way provides many other personalization options like changing Font size, Theme of appearance, Share button, home tab options, etc. To use these service, follow the below suggestion:
First, open the Microsoft Edge Browser. Then, go to the top right corner of the screen and select the three dots.
Now head to the Settings area and then select Appearance. You will find all the options available on the Appearance page. You can simply enable the features of your choice and it’s done.
I hope this helps.
