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How to enable the new Windows 11 inspired design in Microsoft Edge
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Published onJune 3, 2022
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If you’re on the stable version of Microsoft Edge (at least version 102) then we have some good news for you. As spotted byNeowin, Microsoft is now widely testing a hidden redesign for the web browser on Windows 11. The new design sports more rounded and floating tabs (similar to Firefox) and also sports elements of Microsoft’s Fluent Design and Mica design languages.
This comes after testingstarted in the Canary versiona few weeks ago. But what matters is that this design now matches the looks of Windows 11. So, if you want to try out this redesign today, you can in just a few steps. Here’s how.
Update Microsoft Edge
To begin, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve updated to the latest version of Microsoft Edge. Currently, this is Edge version 102. Head to the settings menu at the top of the web browser, chooseHelp & feedback,and then toAbout Microsoft Edge.Make sure that Edge version 102 is downloading, and then allow it to finish. When done, follow the prompt to restart your browser, or quit it manually.
Go to enable this flag & restart
Once you’re on Edge 102, go to this URL.edge://flags/#edge-visual-rejuv-show-settings. From there, on the highlighted option that has a circle blue dot, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve selected theEnabledoption. You’ll then want to restart your web browser by quitting it or choosing theRestartoption at the bottom of the page.
Tweak a setting
Flag enabled, all that’s left for you to do is to go to Edge’s settings again. Then, chooseAppearance. From there, you’ll want to make sure theShow Windows 11 visual effectsin the title bar and toolbar option is enabled. Also, make sureuse rounded corners for browser tabsare turned on as well. You’ll then have to restart your web browser once again by clicking the blueRestartbutton. You should then see that Edge looks a lot different, similar to our featured image above.
Just one of many app redesigns in Windows
This new redesign for Microsoft Edge is just one of many that have already happened in Windows 11. Microsoft has previously tested (and rolled out) redesigns for the Notepad app, clock, photos app, as well as the media player. The company is obviously going for more design consistency in Windows and Edge’s new look is just the cherry on top.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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