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Microsoft tests spotlight-like launcher for quick commands in Edge browser
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Published onJune 23, 2022
published onJune 23, 2022
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There are many ways you can be efficient in Microsoft Edge with keyboard shortcuts, but Microsoft is now working on a new one. As spotted byLeopeva64-2 on RedditandNeowin, Microsoft is testing a launcher for Edge, that’ll let you use quick commands for common tasks.
Right now, this launcher is being tested in the Edge Insider channels with Edge Canary and Edge Dev. Once enabled withedge://flags/#edge-devtools-toaster, and settingDevTools Toasterto enabled, you can summon it by hitting theCtrl, Shift, and Spacebuttons on your keyboard. When you do that, you’ll see a floating box pop up in the middle of your webpage in Edge, prompting you to enter a keyboard. This box is very clean looking, almost like Spotlight on macOS, which floats on top of what you’re working on in the middle of the screen. Check it out below.
You can then enter a keyword liketabs,windows, orclearto get suggestions on a common task like closing tabs, or clearing browsing history. You can even see your history, too! Do note, though, that not every task is supported by the command bar, so you might still have to manually go to Edge’s settings menu for come tasks.
Overall, this does seem like a nifty feature, but since it is in testing in the Edge Insider channel, there’s a chance that not everyone will get this in the stable version of Edge. What do you think of this launcher? Let us know in the comments below.
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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