Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets new way of handling tabs in fullscreen

“Shy UI” lets you still access your tabs without exiting fullscreen mode.

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What you need to know

Microsoft is out with its latestweekly releasefor the Microsoft Edge Dev channel. This week, there are a few new features worth checking out, along with the usual general batch of bug fixes and improvements. Most notably, this build adds what Microsoft unofficially refers to as “Shy UI,” which allows you to access your tabs without exiting fullscreen mode.

Here’s a rundown of everything that’s new and improved in Microsoft Edge version84.0.488.1:

This is the first Dev channel release for major version 84. If you want to check it out, Dev channel testers can download the update now. Otherwise, the Dev, Beta, and Canary channels are all available through theMicrosoft Edge Insidersite. The release version is also available via the officialMicrosoft Edge site.

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