8 best tips and tricks for Microsoft Edge

8 best tips and tricks for Microsoft Edge

Install Web Apps: You can add web apps to Microsoft Edge that can be easily launched. This is very useful for websites that you usually visit. 

To do this, click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser and select "Apps." Then, click the "Install this site as an app" button.

Capture Web Pages: You can use the web capture feature to take screenshots of entire web pages or specific areas. 

To do this, click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser and select "Web Capture." You can then choose to capture the entire page or a specific area.

Organize Content with Collections: Collections let you save and organize web pages, images, and text. 

To create a collection, click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser and select "Collections." Then, click the "Start New Collection" button.

Generate QR Codes: You can easily generate QR codes for any website link. 

To do this, type the link into the address bar and select the "Generate QR Code" button that appears on the right side.

Use the PDF Reader: Microsoft Edge has a built-in PDF reader that lets you view, annotate, and print PDF files. 

To open a PDF file in Edge, simply drag and drop it into the browser window.

Group Tabs: You can group tabs together to keep them organized. 

To do this, hold down the Ctrl key and click on the tabs you want to group. Then, right-click on any tab and select "Add tabs to the new group."

Use Vertical Tabs: Vertical tabs are a feature that lets you view your tabs vertically instead of horizontally. This can be useful if you have a lot of tabs open and you want to see them all at once. 

To enable vertical tabs, click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser and select "Settings." Then, click "Appearance" and toggle on the "Show vertical tabs" option.

Use Reading Mode: Reading mode is a feature that lets you read web pages without distractions. To enable reading mode, click the book icon in the address bar. You can then adjust the font size, text color, and background color to your liking.

FAQs:

1.Can I customize the appearance of Reading Mode?

Ans: Yes, you can change the font size, text color, and background color in Reading Mode. Click the gear icon in the top right corner of Reading Mode to access these options.

2.How do I turn off Vertical Tabs if I don't like them?

Ans: You can turn off Vertical Tabs in the Settings menu. Follow the steps mentioned in tip #8 to access the setting, then toggle off the "Show vertical tabs" option.