How to customize the new Microsoft Edge Browser in Windows 10

The new Microsoft Edge browser (Chromium) is compatible with Windows 10/8/7 as well as with Android, macOS and iOS. The browser comes with a new shiny look and features that you can customize as you wish. You can choose the theme of your browser, set the zoom level, customize the font and also customize the new tab page. What’s even better is that you can import your bookmarks, browsing history and saved passwords from other browsers. Let’s explore and see what the latest Microsoft Edge has to offer.

When you open the new Microsoft Edge browser, this is what it will look like.

At the top right of the browser, you will see three dots. This is where you will find settings, history, downloads, apps and extensions. The keyboard shortcut is Alt + F. Click on Settings.

This is where you will find all the parameters. In the left pane, under Settings, you will see the following tabs.

• profiles
• Confidentiality and services
• Appearance
• When the engine starts
• New tab page
• Site permissions
• Downloads
• Languages
• printers
• System
• Reset options
• About Microsoft Edge

Here we will only cover the settings that will help us customize the new Microsoft Edge browser.

Customize the Microsoft Edge browser via its settings

In the following pointers, I only covered a few tabs under the settings that are more focused on the design, layout and appearance of the browser.

1) Profile

The Profile tab allows you to modify or delete your profile. You can also add a new profile here. The Sync option allows you to synchronize your history, bookmarks, passwords and other browser data across all of your connected devices. You can activate or deactivate synchronization at any time. Some features related to history, open tabs, extensions and collections still need to be updated.

2) Appearance

Under Appearance, you can change the browser theme, customize the font style and size, set the browser zoom percentage, etc. You can choose a dark theme, a light theme or the default system. For my browser, I chose the dark theme. You can choose to display the bookmarks bar always, never or on new tabs only. Activate the Favorites button, the Comments button and the Home button if you want to display them in the browser.

The Zoom option allows you to select your zoom level preference between a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 500%. Under Fonts, you can select the font size from very small, small, medium, large and very large. The average size is what is generally recommended. Click Customize Fonts to further change the font type and style.

3) At startup

At startup or reboot, you can decide which of the following options you prefer.

• Open a new tab
• Continue where you left off
• Open specific page (s)

You can add a new page or define all the tabs currently open.

4) New tab page

Here you can customize the layout and content of the recently opened tab page. Click the Customize button on the right.

As you can see, under Layout, you have four options: targeted, inspired, informative and personalized. Check each layout to find out what works best for you. Choose the desired option under change language and content.

5) Languages

The Languages ​​tab allows you to display your Microsoft Edge browser in the language of your choice. You can add any language from the given options. There is also an option to enable spell checking. You can add or delete words. This feature helps you easily read and understand the content you are comfortable with.

That way, all of these settings will help you customize your new Microsoft Edge browser the way you want.

Want more? Take a look at these tips and tricks on the Edge browser.