How to make Edge to open links on the same tab by default

Anonymous
2024-04-21T01:54:59+00:00

I get a new tab everytime I click on a link, which is a pain as closing the link is not working well.

Microsoft Edge | Other | MacOS

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Anonymous
2024-05-02T14:37:42+00:00

Hi I've found how to solve this issue

the problem is from Bing (the search engine) not Edge (Browser)

  1. Search Something on Bing
  2. Tap the 3-dash button setting on the upper right corner
  3. open safety search
  4. in safety search, turn off open new tab after link click
  5. make sure you save the setting

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-15T20:14:51+00:00

    The fix mentioned above only works for search results. This is how you fix it:

    1. In Edge, on the top-right, click the 3-dots and click Settings
    2. Select Default Browser on the left, then on the right set Allow IE Mode to Always and restart your browser
    3. Go back to Settings then Default Browser again and click Internet Options
    4. Click the Tabs button
    5. Look for "Open links from other programs in:" and select "The current tab or window"
    6. Click OK and then OK again to save the settings and you're done!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-19T13:09:13+00:00

    there is no (Open sites in new tabs after I click on a link.")

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-01T21:29:51+00:00

    Thank-you! That issue was also driving me crazy!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-22T06:48:51+00:00

    Hello, SamuelRH.

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I have some ideas.

    This issue is likely unsolvable.

    I have studied web development before.

    The redirection of links is usually set by the developers.

    (By modifying the corresponding code, you can decide whether the webpage will redirect directly or create a new tab.)

    Most notably, some websites open links in new tabs while others redirect in the same tab.

    Perhaps you can try testing with a different browser.

    Since it is indeed possible to achieve this by modifying the website's code, try this to eliminate the possibility.

    If there are any updates, please feel free to reply.

    Best regards.

    Malygos - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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