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
    2024-01-29T10:24:28+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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    Way of topic, we're talking about an edge configuration, not the interference of pc settings. Why did you stray from the EDGE topic and bring into a pc matter. This setting IS IN EDGE!

    This is within Edge found under Edge settings and I can confirm does work and this answer has been marked as right answer. It is not interfering with any PC settings. I would just make one addtional suggestion, in that the Tabbed Browsing Settings dialogue box that you see in the screenshot - under when a pop-up is encoutered, Always open pop-ups in a new tab needs to be selected.
    Do reply (with screenshots if possible) if you are experiencing issues with the above directions, and I'll do best to help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-31T01:04:54+00:00

    Thank You.

    Obviously, I did not previously understand that this setting was in Edge. I was able to resolve the issue before your post but thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

    I would add that the inability of so many people, online and in person, to state an opinion or fact, respond to a question or request, or otherwise communicate without snark, insult, dismissal, or in another negative manner is a very destructive to all involved.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-11T16:51:57+00:00

    It doesn't seem that this is in Edge any more...on the Default browser setting page, the only option is to Make Edge Default Browser. No "Internet Settings" page.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-07T14:31:15+00:00

    Hey bro .I tried and it have no use

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