How can I stop Edge from opening new tabs in a new window?

Anonymous
2023-12-12T07:11:00+00:00

I just upgraded to Windows 11. I guess that also gave me a new version of Edge. And like most new releases in M$FT, it doesn't work like it used to in even the simplest ways. On my Windows 10 laptop, if I Ctrl-Click on a link in Edge, it opens up a new tab in the same Window. On my Windows 11 laptop, that same action opens up what appears to be a new page, but is really a new tab on a separate page, or something like that. If I close that page, the first page is also closed.

Anyway, what do I need to do to make it work like it used to? Or should I just give up completely and just use Firefox and Chrome?

I checked several websites that suggested solutions, but I could not find the controls they said to use.

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

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T02:01:58+00:00

    ***I had the same problem and searching and nothing worked till i seen a one launch app then uninstalled it and it quit happening... im on a different computer im at ***@hotmail.com hope that helped...

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-13T22:57:08+00:00

    So many complaints for so long on a rudimentary issue that no other internet browser has ever had. Please update the setting already...

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-14T11:21:37+00:00

    So many complaints for so long on a rudimentary issue that no other internet browser has ever had. Please update the setting already...

    I'd love to update the setting already, but when I look up how to do this & try to follow the instructions.... What I see as I follow the instructions, is not as the instructions show.Don't know if I am in the wrong place or if MS replies are using a different version.Your reply was less than helpful...... 🙁 Maybe it's time to find another Web Browser???

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-24T02:21:26+00:00

    The way to turn this off, when you do a search, you will see next to your account top right corner Menu triple Line you typically see for more options. Under that you will see Setting, go to More, you will see Search suggestions and under it Result, uncheck Open links from search results in a new tab or window. I made a short video if you want to follow that. Turn off New Tabs on search

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-24T04:20:48+00:00

    Thanks for trying, it didn't work. It is opening an extra tab from a pre-set link.
    Appreciate your help.

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