N.B. Please note that an improved version of Microsoft Edge was released in January 2020 and this legacy version was retired in March 2021 so this section is now obsolete - click here to view new guide for updated version
Overview

Back/Forward Buttons |
Use these buttons to navigate backwards and forwards through recently viewed web pages |
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Tabs |
Allows you to have multiple websites open at a time and easily switch between them by clicking the relevant tab
You can click the + icon to open a new tab |
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Reading View |
This changes the layout of compatible websites to make them easier to read by removing all unneeded content and just showing you the relevant article/news story etc |
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Add to Favorites / Reading List |
Allows you to add current website to your favorites list or to add it to your reading list to read later |
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Hub |
Access Favorites, Reading List, History and Downloads
You can also import Favorites from Internet Explorer here |
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Make a web note |
This allows you to draw, make notes and highlight areas on a web page - particularly useful on a tablet or touchscreen device - you can then save your notes or share them via email or OneNote |
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Share |
Allows you to share the current page via email or OneNote |
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More actions |
Here you will find a menu containing actions such as print, find, zoom and settings (see below for more details on settings) |