How do I set Edge to open links in a new tab automatically?

Anonymous
2023-01-17T12:47:38+00:00

In IE, it was possible under Settings>General>Tabs: When a pop-up is encountered: (select) Always open pop-ups in a new tab.
The above applied to links or whatever to open in new tab beside the existing tab (as opposed to a new seperate window).

Why can I not find anywhere where this setting is in Edge that I can set it to open links and pop-ups in a new tab?

Or perhaps I'm looking for something that no longer exists.

(based on other responses, this is nothing to do with Bing or using Bing)

TIA

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11

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Anonymous
2023-12-15T17:03:47+00:00

Try below.

  1. Open Edge – 3 dots located top right corner – Settings – Default browser – Internet Options – General Tab – Tabs
  2. Under Open links from other programs in: Make sure a check mark is on “A new tab in the current window”
  3. Click “Ok” to save.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-31T15:32:30+00:00

    Right Click the mouse, not the wheel.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-13T09:05:16+00:00

    Hi, Hakoti,

    Thank you very much for your reply. I did exactly what you said. It did not work at all. But do not worry, I am already using Firefox, which is more reliable and consistent. Thanks again.

    Al

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-13T00:32:06+00:00

    Try this. In Edge on the Extensions page, click "allow extensions from other stores." Then download Tab Activate a Chrome extension, install it in Edge. Then a click on a link opens a new tab and changes focus to the new tab. Works for me in latest version of Edge and Win 11.

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