Why get rid of the ability to lock tabs in workspaces?

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Why get rid of the ability to lock tabs in workspaces?

Nicole Chappell 170

Not sure why getting rid of the lock tab function would be an improvement?

I used it to organize multiple different tabs to create a "shortcut" function to navigate through different windows with ease, now everything is a mess and very difficult to navigate now.

Are there any other options? Or a possibility to bring that function back?

*** Update 03/31/2026

I have addressed this concern to the feedback portal, https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc

If anyone would like to add their concerns to this new forum, as it seems comments and concerns on this matter through this forum will not resolve the issue at hand.

All the feedback will help :)

Fidel Alves 50 Reputation points

2026-03-26T16:27:32.3+00:00

This is a HUGE downgrade. I used the lock tab feature daily in my workgroups. It doesn't make any sense at all to remove this feature.
Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:41:20.0733333+00:00

I have addressed this concern to the feedback portal, https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc
Tracey Moss 0 Reputation points

2026-07-13T17:38:28.7566667+00:00

I strongly agree this feature should be brought back ... this was my favorite feature of using Edge ... but as there appears to be nothing posted about bringing this back I'll go back to Chrome where more capabilities to "save/hold tabs" like this exist (managing favorite folders is what I'm likely to go back to - pinned tabs won't scale and grouped tabs will change).

Answer accepted by question author

Lucus-V 12,715 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Nicole Chappell and everyone,

I really wish I could assist you directly on this issue. However, the behavior you're experiencing is tied to back‑end systems and service functionality, and unfortunately, we don't have the authority or access required to investigate or make changes at that level.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators, contributors including external Microsoft employees cannot directly intervene in Microsoft product features or access back-end systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported issues, requests, or ideas.

Given these limitations, the most appropriate avenue for product changes or feature requests is to:

Thank you for your understanding, and I hope the support team can resolve this for you soon.

Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:21:12.26+00:00

Thank you for the helpful response, I will continue through the provided avenures.
Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:50:56.8966667+00:00

I have created a new forum on the feedback portal.

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc

Anyone that can contribute their concerns on that forum, will hopefully make some traction on resolving this issue many of us are experiencing.

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Fidel Alves 50 Reputation points

2026-03-26T16:27:32.3+00:00

This is a HUGE downgrade. I used the lock tab feature daily in my workgroups. It doesn't make any sense at all to remove this feature.
Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:41:20.0733333+00:00

I have addressed this concern to the feedback portal, https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc
Tracey Moss 0 Reputation points

2026-07-13T17:38:28.7566667+00:00

I strongly agree this feature should be brought back ... this was my favorite feature of using Edge ... but as there appears to be nothing posted about bringing this back I'll go back to Chrome where more capabilities to "save/hold tabs" like this exist (managing favorite folders is what I'm likely to go back to - pinned tabs won't scale and grouped tabs will change).
Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:21:12.26+00:00

Thank you for the helpful response, I will continue through the provided avenures.
Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:50:56.8966667+00:00

I have created a new forum on the feedback portal.

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc

Anyone that can contribute their concerns on that forum, will hopefully make some traction on resolving this issue many of us are experiencing.

Answer 1

Thomas 0

BRING IT BACK!!!

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Answer 2

Lisa Rosenberg 15

Please restore the lock tab feature. I used it daily at work and for personal use and it was a HUGE help to me always.

The lock tab feature is so important for non-collaborative use, too!

I've used it as a shortcut for important tabs at work which worked like a charm. It increased my productivity a lot, as I was always sure that by "closing" the tab I will just go back to the initial state of that tab and that I never lose an important tab as these cannot be closed.

I always recommended my colleagues Edge because solely of this feature - everyone I've showed this feature was like "wow, this is really awesome!".

Please please please. Now Edge is pretty much "just like any other browser" to me. Why would you remove this feature? The pin tab feature does not satisfy my needs, as I can accidentally close it etc., and the favourites feature has a different use case and focus, too.

Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:42:04.1166667+00:00

I have addressed this concern to the feedback portal, https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc

Please add your voice to that thread if you can :)
Tracey Moss 0 Reputation points

2026-07-13T17:39:44.09+00:00

Agree this was my primary reason for using Edge ... can't believe they took it away

Answer 3

Jane Bai 5

Now I'm so afraid to use Edge workspaces because I don't want to accidentally close some tabs, which had been locked. And the manual sort of workspaces is gone, too. I have dozens of workspaces. Now the list of workspaces is a total mess! They're not even sorted by alphabets. No idea by what they're sorted.

I used to work and study happily and productively with Edge workspaces every day. Now it's only frustration to me. I don't know what to do...

Nicole Chappell 170 Reputation points

2026-03-31T19:43:18.78+00:00

I have addressed this concern to the feedback portal, https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/eaf05bde-382d-f111-9730-0022485314bc

Please share your opinion on this issue there if you can :) All the concerns need to be heard!

Answer 4

Mohanad Yousef 15

Never going to recommend Edge to anyone again, Workspaces are now officially useless, no sharing and no tab locking, the only two features that made workspaces a thing! Idiots !!

Tracey Moss 0 Reputation points

2026-07-13T17:41:41.0333333+00:00

Totally agree, what in the world were they thinking. I used to love Workspaces but now it's completely worthless. Jumping into AI tools which are helping me migrate back to Chrome (better use of saved favorites and folders there although nothing like Workspaces) ... completely bummed by Microsoft's decision here.