You can now configure the browser on Microsoft Edge to open links saved in the Favorites list on new tabs. Although this seems like a lesser feature, up until now, favorites open in the current tab, which could take you away from an important page.
Starting with version 110, instead of opening a new tab and then opening your favorite link, you can now enable the option to create a new tab to load a link from your Favorites list.
This guide will teach you the steps to open links saved in the Favorites list in new tabs on Windows 11 (or 10).
Open Favorites in new tabs on Edge
To open saved links in a new tab on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and More (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.
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Click on Settings.
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Click on Appearance.
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Under the “Customize toolbar” section, turn on the “Always open favorites in new tab toggle” switch.
Once you complete the steps, every time you click a link from the Favorites lists, including from the address bar, it will open in a new tab.
If you don’t see the option, you don’t have the most up-to-date version of the browser. The ability to open favorites in new tabs is available in version 110 and releases.
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