How to customize new tab page on the new Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge has a default tab page, which you can customize to fit your preferences, and here’s how.

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OnWindows 11and 10, Microsoft Edge has a new tab page experience that is far more customizable than the one available in the legacy version.

Although during the initial setup, you get the option to choose a new tab layout, if you’re not happy with your current configuration, the web browser offers plenty of settings to personalize the page with background images, quick links, and content around the web.

Thisguidewill walk you through the steps to customize and make the most of the new tab page available on Microsoft Edge.

How to change new tab layout on Microsoft Edge

How to change new tab layout on Microsoft Edge

To change the new tab page layout onMicrosoft Edge, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, every time you open a new tab, the page will use the layout with your customization.

How to set custom new tab layout on Microsoft Edge

How to set custom new tab layout on Microsoft Edge

If none of the layouts fits your preferences, the browser also allows you to configure a custom layout with only the blocks you want to see on the page.

To configure a custom new tab layout for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, use these steps:

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After you complete the steps, the new tab page will use your custom configuration.

Customizing content experience

You can further personalize the experience by choosing the topic of interest with the content option enabled.

To personalize the new tab content on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:

If the content still not relevant to your liking in the new tab page, on each story, you can click the settings (three-dotted) button with options to hide the story or publisher.

Also, you can add, remove, and rename the quick links available on the new tab page.

To add new links to the new tab page, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the new link will appear in the list but replace the link in the last position, as you can only have seven links at once.

To delete a quick link on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:

After you complete the steps, the link will no longer be available, and another suggestion will replace it.

To rename a quick link in the new tab page, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the quick link will adopt the new name on the list.

Although this guide is meant for Windows 11 and 10 users, these instructions will also work on the variants of Microsoft Edge for older versions of Windows and macOS.

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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.