Making a shortcut in Microsoft Edge can improve your browsing experience by making it easier and more efficient to access your favorite websites. This guide will show you how to make shortcuts in Microsoft Edge for quick access to your favorite sites.
Whether it’s your favorite news site, a frequently visited blog, or your email service, having a shortcut on your desktop means you’re only a click away from your most needed sites. Let’s go through the steps to set up a Microsoft Edge shortcut on the taskbar.
What you Need
Before you begin, ensure you have a Windows PC with Microsoft Edge installed. You’ll also need a webpage you wish to create a shortcut to.
Guide to Making an Edge Shortcut
Begin by launching the Microsoft Edge browser from your device. The Edge icon looks like a wave and is consistent across all Windows devices. Tap on the icon to open Microsoft Edge, as pictured below from the “Windows Start Menu”
Edge comes pre-installed on all Windows devices. If needed, ensure it’s updated to the latest version through the Microsoft Store. Which is pictured below, the Icon is consistent across devices.
Navigate To Your Desired Website
Go to the website where you want to make a shortcut, like your email provider or a favorite social media platform like Facebook or LinkedIn.
For our demonstration, we’ll use the Wikipedia homepage to illustrate these steps.
Access the Edge Menu
To access the menu in the Edge browser, click on the three horizontal dots located at the top right corner on a computer. The Wikipedia homepage image below shows where to find these “More” options with a red arrow pointing towards them.
Make the Shortcut
In the menu, scroll until you find ‘More tools,’ then select ‘Pin to taskbar’ or ‘Pin to Start’.
After selecting “More tools” and then “Pin to taskbar,” a window will pop up prompting you to name your shortcut. Here we’ve chosen a descriptive name, “Wikipedia,” because it is the webpage used in this example. Once the shortcut is named, click ‘Pin to taskbar’, and with that you have created an Edge Shortcut!
Once you click on ‘Add,’ the new Microsoft Edge web shortcut will display on your taskbar, Start menu, or home screen for quick access with a single click. In the image above, you can see how the Wikipedia Shortcut appears on the taskbar, highlighted in red to demonstrate its appearance.
Benefits of Using Edge Shortcuts
- Save Time: Web shortcuts help you quickly access your favorite sites, saving you time every day.
- Customize Your Browsing: Organize shortcuts to your most-used websites for a personalized experience.
- Keep it Tidy: Reduce the number of open tabs and windows in your browser, keeping your browser neat.
Conclusion
Using shortcuts in Microsoft Edge can make your internet use easier and more convenient. By giving you quick access to your favorite sites, these shortcuts save you time and improve your online experience
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