Roadmap, security and documentation changes captured for Microsoft Edge.
<p>Adding easy access to top sites in Edge search bar on desktop. Users can add, edit, remove, or hide top sites. Admins can control available to this feature using the NewTabPageManagedQuickLinks and NewTabPageQuickLinksEnabled policies.</p>
<p>Microsoft Edge for Business is expanding its existing Data Loss Prevention Enterprise Connector capabilities. Administrators will be able to configure more consistent enforcement across download, upload, paste, and print workflows. Additional controls include required bypass justification and administrator-defined guidance.</p>
<p>Users can now manually access saved credentials when password suggestions don't appear automatically. When a user right-clicks a recognized username or password field, a new Select Password option appears in the context menu. This provides a reliable fallback path for sign-in scenarios where autofill suggestions are not surfaced, reducing the need for users to copy credentials manually. No configuration is required, and existing password management policies continue to apply.</p>
<p>Users will be able to translate full PDF documents directly within the native PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge. The translated document opens in a new tab, making it easier to access content in their preferred language. Admins can control availability to this feature using the TranslateEnabled policy.</p>
<p>Organizations managing macOS devices will be able to select the Microsoft Edge Extended Stable channel, providing a slower 8-week major release cycle, compared to the two-week major release cycle for Stable.</p>
<p>The built-in PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge will include a Notes pane that lists highlights, text notes, ink notes and comments in page order allowing users to quickly revisit them without finding them page by page. Users can search and filter their annotations, jump to each one in the document, and edit, delete or add comments from the pane. Available for Windows and macOS devices</p>
<p>Energy saver, formerly known as efficiency mode, will have new defaults and different setting options. Edge will now support and recommend users to use the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to manage the energy saver feature. The energy saver feature has been simplified to become enabled under two conditions: on low battery or when unplugged. The default will be for energy saver to be enabled on low battery. Energy saver will now have one mode. Users set to Balanced savings will be mapped to have energy saver enabled on low battery. Users set to Maximum savings will be mapped to have energy saver enabled when unplugged.</p>
<p>Users can organize and merge PDF files in the Microsoft Edge built-in PDF reader. They can select pages to extract, delete, rotate, or reorder, and save the result as a new PDF file. They can also merge the open PDF file with other PDF files that are open in Microsoft Edge tabs or stored on their device, to create a single PDF file. Files are processed on the device, and the original files aren't modified. Admins can manage this feature using the PdfOrganizeAndMergeEnabled policy.</p>
<p>Commercial Journeys helps information workers stay on top of their most important work when browsing in Microsoft Edge. Powered by AI, it proactively surfaces unfinished, new, and recurring tasks on the Copilot new tab page- with context-rich cards that explain why each task matters now. One click opens a guided execution flow that delivers ready-to-use outputs (emails, documents, presentations, and more), so users can complete their unfinished work faster with higher quality. This feature will be available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium license in Edge.</p>
<p>Microsoft Edge is updating tab hover cards to provide clearer information about tab memory usage and memory savings when inactive tabs are discarded. Users will also have separate settings for tab-preview images and memory-usage information.</p>
<p>Microsoft Edge will introduce an opt-in experience that allows users on managed devices to choose whether Edge launches automatically when Windows starts. Administrators can also manage this behavior through the LaunchEdgeOnWindowsStartupEnabled policy with opt-in, opt-out, and user-choice configurations.</p>
<p>Microsoft Edge is expanding tab and Workspace organization capabilities to suggest groupings, names, visuals, and labels. Users can manage these experiences through the proposed “Let Microsoft Edge help keep your tabs organized” setting under Privacy, search, and services > Search and connected experiences; administrators can control them using the TabServicesEnabled policy.</p>
<p>Workspaces Inline Switching manages multiple Workspaces in a single window. Selecting a Workspace swaps in its tabs, theme, and context, with an easy return to the default space.</p>
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Microsoft Edge is updating its vertical tab implementation and architecture. Edge is reimplementing capabilities across pane, layout, controls, tab behavior, visual treatments, & embedder customizations. No admin action is required.
<p>Microsoft Edge is changing how it selects the local network address reported to proxy auto-config (PAC) scripts and is adding administrator control over it. The default IPv4 and IPv6 probe destinations now match Chromium’s defaults. Administrators can override these defaults using the PacMyIpAddressIPv4ProbeAddress and PacMyIpAddressIPv6ProbeAddress policies when required by their network routing.</p>
<p>Microsoft Edge now helps further protect users from malicious web notifications. When a notification leads users to a site that Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks as a scam, phishing, or malware page, Edge automatically stops that source from sending users further notifications and lets users know. Users can review and restore any of these sites anytime under edge://settings/privacy/sitePermissions/allPermissions/notifications.</p>
Microsoft Edge now lets users import their Google account data - including passwords, bookmarks, history, and autofill data - directly from Edge Settings, at any time after setup. Previously, users had no way to import this data from a Google account outside the first-run experience. With this update, the import flow is unified into a single, streamlined entry point in Settings that combines import from Google Chrome import and Google account.
Enhanced Security Mode Plus adds optional, admin-configurable protections on top of Enhanced Security Mode to further reduce browser attack surface. Admins can configure preset or custom modes to restrict selected network protocols and compression behavior, hardware-access web APIs, WebGL, and external protocol launches when Enhanced Security Mode is enabled.
<p>Ask Copilot about an image in Edge enables users to instantly analyze images from the web by sending them directly to Copilot from the Edge context menu, making it easy to ask questions, gain insights, and understand visual content without leaving their browsing experience. Admins can control availability to this feature using the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext and Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policies.</p>
<p>Search, chat, and explore the web from one search box with Copilot-suggested actions and curated work content to help your users get things done faster on the Copilot new tab page. Users will see upgraded Copilot new tab page functionality and features.</p>
<p>Users can now sign in to Microsoft Edge using a Google account in addition to the Microsoft account from the profile menu and Edge sign-in screen. Available for Windows and macOS devices. Admins can control availability to this feature using the NonMicrosoftAccountSignInEnabled policy.</p>
The protected downloads feature for Intune MAM will now save downloaded files to the Documents > Microsoft Edge > Downloads folder in OneDrive.
<p>When users are signed in with a work account, some Microsoft 365 sites (for example, microsoft.com, cloud.microsoft, and microsoft365.com) may open authentication pop-up windows to Microsoft sign-in endpoints such as login.microsoftonline.com, login.live.com, or login.microsoft.com. These pop-ups are required to complete sign-in. Microsoft Edge now allows authentication pop-up windows from Microsoft first party services by default. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365AuthPopupsInWorkEnabled policy.</p>
Microsoft Edge is introducing support for passkey synchronization for enterprise users, enabling secure, passwordless authentication across devices. Passkeys created in Edge can now be synced seamlessly, improving sign-in experience while maintaining strong security standards.
Administrators can temporarily roll back specific applications to a previous WebView2 Evergreen Runtime version (N-1 or N-2) using the new Downgrade Version policy in msedgewebview2.admx. This policy allows enterprises to mitigate critical regressions by specifying per-application exe-to-version mappings. The Edge Updater installs the target version side-by-side, and the WebView2 Loader redirects targeted apps accordingly. Downgrades auto-expire with each new WebView2 release: apps pinned to N-1 remain on the same version (now N-2) and auto-update in the next release, while apps pinned to N-2 revert to the current Evergreen version. The policy applies only to enterprise-managed devices (domain-joined or MDM-enrolled).
<p>Microsoft Edge is introducing improvements to help users quickly resolve website issues directly from the browser. When a site is not functioning as expected, users may be guided to relevant troubleshooting options such as adjusting tracking prevention settings (e.g., Strict mode) and reviewing site-specific configurations. This experience surfaces relevant actions in-context to help users restore site functionality without navigating deep into settings.</p>
The Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy is becoming the standard for configuring Copilot Chat. Extension and sidebar policies will no longer affect the appearance or functionality of Copilot Chat.
Microsoft Edge will update the Look and Feel to give customers a unified experience across all of Microsoft AI surfaces including Copilot and Bing. This will change multiple elements of the UX such as spacing, corners, fonts, default colors, etc.
Currently admins can set Purview DLP policies to protect sensitive data from being sent to any Generative AI apps, users get blocked from sending their prompts to LLM when this is triggered and stops their workflow. This new add-on to the feature shows a new UI that will give users the option to be redirected to M365 Copilot which will open and navigate to this M365 Copilot tab and allow them to send the same prompt there.
<p>Administrators can choose a severity threshold and receive alerts when a new Edge update includes security fixes that meet or exceed that level, including zero day fixes. This helps organizations quickly identify updates that may require attention, while avoiding unnecessary notifications for routine releases.</p>
Search, chat, and explore the web from one search box with Copilot-suggested actions and curated work content to help your users get things done faster on the new, refreshed Copilot New Tab Page. Users can also view personalized news and activities.
<p>When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy.</p>
Enterprise preview provides a simpler way for admins to flight pre-release Edge builds to their users. To reduce friction and bolster usage, users will receive pre-release builds directly inside of their Stable Edge application. Admins can allow users to easily opt-out of the preview experience, using built-in rollback to switch between their pre-release and stable channels with ease. Microsoft 365 admin center users can configure the feature, view their flighting population, and receive personalized recommendations all in one place.
<p>To better align with user expectations, site permissions are changing to look and work both in context on a website that is requesting permissions and when navigating to permissions from Settings. On a website that is requesting permissions, there are changes to the Omnibox and the Page Info dialog and permissions will be easier to see and modify in Settings.</p>
Edge for Business extends its capability to deliver Intune App Protection Policies via Intune MAM. Organizations are enabled to apply data loss prevention controls to Edge for Business profiles even on devices managed by another tenant. This capability enforces Intune MAM policies—such as clipboard boundaries, watermarking, and protected downloads—within the Edge work profile, ensuring sensitive data remains governed by your tenant. When enabled, downloads initiated in Edge are redirected to OneDrive for Business instead of local storage, and leak controls for screenshots and DevTools activate when data protection settings are applied. This approach secures cross-tenant scenarios like contractors or mergers without requiring additional apps or disrupting the end user experience.
<p>For desktop users, Microsoft Edge can now autofill additional document types—including passports, driver’s licenses, and other specialized forms—on top of your saved addresses.</p>
The Microsoft Edge management service now allows admins to gain visibility into extensions installed across their managed users. From the extensions monitoring page, admins can see which extensions have been installed as well as manage user requests for blocked extensions.
Microsoft Edge has improved how a Progressive Web App (PWA) handles user navigation. When a user clicks a link, the browser will determine whether it should launch the installed PWA or open a new browser tab to give users a more seamless experience.
Admins shouldn’t have to choose between locking down copy/paste and risking data leaks. Protected Clipboard offers a smarter way for keeping sensitive data safe without disrupting user workflows. Leveraging Purview DLP policies to define trusted boundaries across managed cloud apps. Data inside those admin defined boundaries can stay protected while external data can enter if needed. Granular control for admins. Seamless productivity for users.
<p>Watermarking Protection in Microsoft Edge helps organizations visibly reinforce data protection policies by overlaying a persistent watermark on sensitive content viewed in the browser. This feature is designed to deter unauthorized sharing, support compliance efforts, and increase user awareness when handling confidential information.</p>
Password autofill suggestions in Edge are currently based on top-level domain matching, which means the same credentials can be suggested on sites like account.microsoft.com and office.microsoft.com. With this feature, Edge groups related domains together across various desktop and mobile properties called affiliations. When a customer visits a URL, the Edge client will query the affiliations backend to obtain “affiliated groups” for that URL. The process involves sending a hash of the visited URLs to the service, which then returns a list of affiliated URLs and ensures that the relevant credentials will be displayed in the autofill suggestions across affiliated domains. Admins can control access to this feature using the PasswordManagerEnabled policy.
<p>Edge for Business will soon help users quickly take contextual action on their open pages using contextual nudges attached to the Copilot icon in the toolbar</p>
Admins can control whether users can install web apps through the browser using the WebAppInstallByUserEnabled policy.
Language under Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies will be clarified to better describe the choices users have in managing third-party cookies.
Microsoft Edge can now send IT admin selected work related browsing history to Copilot to improve search relevance. When a user searches for something on Copilot search, Copilot will also show results from browser history when relevant.
<p>A modern experience for the New Tab Page (NTP) on Microsoft Edge for Business.</p>
Users can now manage the Copilot icon in their toolbar. To hide the icon, right-click the Copilot icon and select “Hide Copilot”. This will open Settings to toggle the icon’s visibility. Admins can control whether the Copilot icon shows in the toolbar using the Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy.
New enforcement to block access from unauthorized Microsoft 365 tenants directly in Microsoft Edge for Business, helping organizations maintain strict compliance and prevent data leakage across tenant boundaries.
<p>Microsoft Edge is unifying the tracking prevention experience for non-InPrivate and InPrivate browsing windows. Microsoft Edge will use the same tracking prevention setting as a normal browsing window when in InPrivate mode.</p>
Efficiency mode feature name will change to energy saver and efficiency mode for PC gaming name will be renamed PC gaming boost to better describe the feature benefits. The new names will be in browser performance settings after the update.
Microsoft Edge, on Windows systems without a physical GPU, will use the Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP) rasterizer for WebGL workloads. Prior versions use SwiftShader. This scenario is most common associated with headless environments and virtual machines. On non-Windows platforms, a physical GPU will be required for WebGL moving forward.
Edge for Business will introduce a "What's New" enhancements page to the Edge update experience. This page will help your users understand how to best utilize the browser's newest features for maximum productivity.
Leverage the latest AI advancements to build prototypes, learning applications or interactive reports using your favorite tools in Edge without worrying about your data. This extension enables apps to leverage some new security improvements for safely executing AI generated code.
When users fill in an Address on a form, they will be prompted to choose whether to save it for future Autofill suggestions. This enhancement ensures Autofill data is saved intentionally by users and reduces unwanted entries as part of their Autofill suggestion.
Admins can now configure policies for Edge for Business across macOS, iOS, and Android devices on top of their existing Windows configurations in the Edge management service.
<p>The PDF Viewer in Microsoft Edge is enhancing responsiveness and introducing a series of subtle visual upgrades aimed at improving overall usability and utility. This migration ensures UI coherence with the rest of the browser while maintaining the same user experience.<br> The update focuses on improving underlying performance, consistency in design elements, and a smoother interaction without altering any existing workflows for users.</p>
Quickly send images to Bing Visual Search from the Edge Desktop Search Bar to identify images, people, animals, and shows; extract, copy, and translate text while keeping its format. Solve questions quickly in various subjects and get trusted information to boost your knowledge. Discover products, fashion, recipes, identify a location and more. Available on Windows devices. Admins can control availability to this feature using the VisualSearchEnabled policy.
Microsoft Edge will detect and revoke malicious sideloaded extensions.
Get relevant answers and insights about your open YouTube videos in Copilot Chat in Edge.
<p>Get relevant answers and insights about your open browser tabs and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane</p>
Microsoft Edge will expand its existing “Ask Copilot” integration in the built-in PDF reader by introducing two new actions — “Summarize” and “Explain.” These options will allow users to generate a concise overview or simplify complex content within a PDF or selected portion. The new actions build on the existing “Ask Copilot” integration and follow the same enterprise controls and policies.
Menus in Edge where the user has highlighted content in the browser will soon support a summarization, translation, and citation with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Edge will soon be able to answer contextual questions about a user's open window. This extends the existing capability which can only access the open page. All existing user settings and policies and DLP considerations will continue to be respected.
We’re updating the Microsoft Edge profile flyout to deliver a cleaner, more intuitive experience. The refreshed design makes it easier to distinguish between work and personal profiles, manage credentials, and quickly access key settings—all within a polished interface that supports modern browsing needs. With streamlined sign-in, clearer profile types, and organization branding preserved, this update enables a more efficient and trustworthy experience for customers.
When users type a search query in the Edge address bar, they will have the option to send their search query directly to Copilot for a synthesized, more targeted answer pulling from across the web (and their work content, for premium users).
Microsoft Edge for Business plans to introduce an easy way for users to get summaries of their open page from the address bar using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This feature seeks to help users more easily understand relevant content and save time.
<p>Enterprise customers can view sensitivity labels applied to MIP protected PDF to be well informed of the data classification to enable them to handle such sensitive documents. This change will be available in the new PDF viewer on Microsoft Edge.</p>
Microsoft Edge will launch the new version of the built-in PDF reader that's powered by Adobe’s PDF rendering engine. The new PDF reader ensures that there's no loss of functionality and delivers an enhanced PDF experience. This experience includes richer rendering, improved performance, strong security for PDF handling, and greater accessibility.
Microsoft Edge will include an AI theme generator, that allows users to input a text prompt and generate a series of images to preview as browser themes. Applying the theme includes setting the generated image on the Edge new tab page, and applying the image's dominant color to the browser frame. Admins can restrict access to this feature using the AIGenThemesEnabled policy.
<p>Rewrite by Copilot in Edge, which lets users edit typed text for tone, format, and length within an open page in Microsoft Edge, is being updated to include enterprise data protection for commercial customers. Once Rewrite is available, users signed in with a Microsoft Entra ID will have enterprise data protection when using the feature in Microsoft Edge. Updated March 20, 2026: We have paused release of this feature temporarily and will announce new release timelines soon. We apologize for any inconvenience.</p>