Tired of the same old new tab page in Microsoft Edge? Good news! You can easily personalize your browser’s homepage to start exactly where you want, whether that’s your favorite news site or a blank page. Let’s get into how to make these changes!
How to Set a Specific Page as Your Homepage
This is the most straightforward way to ensure Edge opens to the website you use most frequently.
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Click the three-dot menu (usually at the top right), and select Settings.
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In the settings menu, go to the On startup section, typically on the left sidebar.
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Select the Open a specific page or pages option. Then, click the Add a new page button.
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Enter the URL of the website you want to use as your homepage in the box and click Add.
Now, close and reopen Microsoft Edge. You should be greeted by your chosen webpage each time you launch the browser.
How to Customize the Home Button
If you prefer using a dedicated home button, here’s how to set that up.
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Open the three-dot menu and select Settings.
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In the Settings sidebar, select Appearance.
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Look for the Customize toolbar section, and ensure the Show home button setting is turned on. Below that, select the option to enter a specific URL, add the desired URL, and hit Save.
Now, any time you click the home button in your toolbar, you’ll go to your chosen site.
Changing the Look of the New Tab Page
Sometimes, it’s not about where you land, but what you see on a new tab. Here’s how to personalize the look of that page.
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Open a new tab in Microsoft Edge and click on the Gear icon located in the top-right corner to access the page layout settings.
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Now, choose your desired layout from these options:
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Focused: A minimalist page, no backgrounds, just the essentials.
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Inspirational: A high-quality background image that changes to keep things fresh.
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Informational: Provides a news feed that keeps you up to date.
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Custom: Lets you customize quick links, background images, and what content is visible.
With these tweaks, Microsoft Edge will open with the content and style that works best for your browsing habits.