HP PCs - Using Microsoft Edge browser (Windows 10)

Use the Favorites tool to add a website to your Favorites and to open your favorite websites.

1. Open the website you want to add to your Favorites, and then click the Favorites icon .

   

2. Optionally, to change the name of the website, type the new name in the Name field, and then click Add.

   

3. To save the website in your Favorites bar or another location, select the location you want from the Save in drop-down menu.

4. To open one of your favorite websites, click the Hub icon , click the Favorites icon , and then click the website you want to open.

   

Use the Favorites tool to add a website to your Reading list.

1. Open the website you want to add to your reading list, and then click the Favorites icon .

   

2. To add a website to your Reading list, click the Reading list icon , optionally change the name in the Name field, and then click Add.

   

3. To open a website on your reading list, click the Hub icon , click the Reading list icon , and then click the website you want to open.

   

Use the Hub menu to read eBooks in Microsoft Edge.

1. Click the Hub icon , and then click the Books icon .

   A list of books you own displays.

   Note:

   To pin a book to the start menu, right-click the book, and then select Pin to Start.

   

2. Select the book you want to read.

   To purchase a new book, click Shop for Books, and then follow the on-screen instructions to purchase books in the Microsoft Store.

3. After the book opens, click the right side of the browser window to turn the page. Click the left side of the browser window to turn to the previous page. Click above the text to open a reading menu with the following options:

   • Table of contents

   • Manage bookmarks

   • Search

   • Font size

   • Read aloud

   • Add a bookmark

In Microsoft Edge, you can use Reading view to simplify the view. You can also change the brightness of the screen and size of the text.

1. Open the website you want to read in Reading view.

2. In the address bar, click the Reading view icon .

   

3. Optionally, to adjust the font size, click the More icon , and then click the plus sign (+) or minus sign (-) in the Zoom area.

   

Use the Hub to view your web browsing History pages.

1. Click the Hub icon , and then click the History icon .

   A list of time periods displays.

   

2. Select the desired time period to view your browsing history.

   The browsing history for the time period displays.

   

3. To clear all your history, click Clear history.

Use the Hub to view your current and past downloads.

1. Click the Hub icon on the right side of the address bar, and then click the Downloads icon .

   A list of your downloads displays.

   

2. To clear your download history, click Clear All.

Adjust Microsoft Edge settings to change the first page that displays when you open Microsoft Edge.

1. Click the More icon , and then select Settings.

   

2. Select an option from the Open Microsoft Edge with drop-down menu.

   • Start page: Opens the Microsoft Edge Start page.

   • New tab page: Opens a new tab page.

   • Previous pages: Opens the page that was active last time you closed Microsoft Edge.

   • A specific page or pages: Opens a page or set of pages that you choose. Type the URL of the webpage you want Microsoft Edge to open with in the Enter a URL box, and then click the Save icon.

3. To specify how to open new tabs, select Top sites and suggested content, Top sites, or A blank page from the Open new tabs with drop-down menu.

   

Use the More menu to install extensions.

1. Click the More icon , and then select Extensions.

   

2. Scroll down the list of suggested extensions, and then click Explore more extensions.

   

   The Store opens in a new window.

3. In the Microsoft Store window, select the desired extensions, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install and launch them.

4. Close the Store, and then return to Microsoft Edge.

5. Read the extension permissions notification, and then click Turn it on.

   

Use the More menu to change the default search engine.

1. Browse to the URL of the search engine you want to use as the default.

2. Click the More icon , and then select Settings.

   

3. In the General menu, select Advanced.

4. In the Address bar search area, click Change search provider.

   

5. Select the desired search engine, and then click Set as default.

Use Windows Settings to change the default browser.

1. In Windows, search for and open Default apps.

2. In the Web browser area, click the current web browser.

   

3. In the Choose an app window, select the browser you want to use as your default browser.

   Note:

   If the browser you want to use as the default browser does not display, click Look for an app in the Store to download a new browser to use as the default browser.

Use the Hub to import your favorites from other web browsers.

1. Click the More icon , and then select Favorites.

2. In the Favorites window, click Import from another browser.

   

3. In the Import or export window, select the radio button next to the desired browser in the Import your info area, and then click Import.

   

Use the Settings menu to clear your web browser data.

1. Click the More icon .

2. Click Settings > Privacy & security

3. In the Clear browsing data area, click Choose what to clear.

   

4. Select the items you want to clear, and then click Clear.

   

The Nearby Sharing feature lets you share webpages over Bluetooth to nearby computers running the Windows 10 operating system.

1. To enable Nearby Sharing, click the Action Center icon , and then click the Nearby sharing tile. Do this on all computers that use Nearby Sharing.

   

2. To share a link to a webpage in Microsoft Edge, click the Share button in the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge.

3. When the Share window opens, select the computer with which you want to share.