How to Use Vertical Tabs on Microsoft Edge: Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

This guide explains how to use vertical tabs on Microsoft edge in clear, practical terms. It covers the key concepts, recommended steps, common limitations, and useful checks so you can make a better-informed decision.

Vertical Tabs on Microsoft Edge provides a more organized tab management interface, managing and viewing tabs on the left side of the screen interface. All open tabs on the browser are displayed on the left side of the screen for you to access or perform other operations. Below are instructions for using vertical tabs on Microsoft Edge.

How to use vertical tabs on Microsoft Edge

Step 1:

You open tabs on the browser as usual, then click on the tab icon on the tab bar as shown below. Now you click on Enable vertical tabs to do it.

Step 2:

Immediately after that, you will see the interface for managing open tabs on Edge moved to the left edge as shown below. We just need to click on the left arrow icon to hide the vertical tab bar on Edge.

At that time, the vertical tab bar on Edge has been hidden to simplify the web browsing interface. To show it again, just click on the tab icon. If you want to fix this vertical tab bar on the interface, just click on the pin icon.

Step 3:

In each open tab when you right click on each tab there are options for each tab as shown below.

Step 4:

Click the vertical tab icon again on Microsoft Edge, now users will see the option to Turn off vertical tabs or other options.

Key Takeaways

Use the guidance above as a practical reference for how to use vertical tabs on Microsoft edge. Check compatibility, follow the steps carefully, and verify important details with official documentation when software, security, accounts, health, or purchases are involved.