10. How to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows 11 and comes with many useful features. This chapter of our e-book will guide you step by step on how to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, even if you are a complete beginner.

Launching Microsoft Edge

To start using Microsoft Edge, you first need to open it. You can do this by clicking the Edge icon on the taskbar or searching for "Edge" in the search bar on the taskbar.

Browsing the Web

Once you open Edge, you can start browsing the web. To do this, type the address of the website you want to visit in the address bar at the top of the Edge window and press Enter. Edge will take you to the website.

Using Search

Edge has a built-in search feature that you can use to find information on the web. To use search, type what you're looking for in the address bar and press Enter. Edge will show the search results.

Managing Tabs

Edge lets you open multiple tabs at once, so you can switch between different websites without closing the browser. To open a new tab, click the "+" button next to the last open tab. To close a tab, click the "x" on the tab you want to close.

Favorites

If you find a website that you want to visit again in the future, you can add it to your favorites. To do this, click the star button in the address bar. You can then access your favorite sites by clicking the bookmark button (which also looks like a star) in the top toolbar.

Privacy Settings

Edge has several privacy settings that you can adjust to suit your preferences. You can access these settings by clicking the three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner of the Edge window and selecting "Settings." Here, you can adjust settings like pop-up blocking, protection tracking, and more.

Extensions

Extensions are small programs that add extra functionality to Edge. You can add extensions to Edge by visiting the Microsoft Store. To manage your extensions, click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner of the Edge window and select "Extensions."

Updating Edge

It's important to keep Edge updated to ensure you're secure and have access to all the latest features. To check for updates, click the three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner of the Edge window and select "About Microsoft Edge." If an update is available, Edge will automatically download and install it.

Conclusion

We hope this chapter helped you understand how to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 11. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to explore and try out the different features of Edge for yourself.

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