There are three different layouts one features the website's logo on the left side while another layout places recently visited websites at the top of the page. Microsoft has revamped the tab layout in Edge with a new interface that makes it easy for users to find information faster. Cortana is also available with a keyboard shortcut that allows users to quickly search for websites or conduct their research efficiently. With Microsoft Edge, users can highlight text and right-click to bring up Cortana. Microsoft has taken a page out of Apple's book and introduced learning tools like the digital ruler, e-book reader and note-taker to make it easy for users to be productive without opening additional apps or websites Cortana integrationĬortana is Microsoft's answer to Siri and Google Voice Search. Furthermore, Edge is Chromium-based, meaning you can sink it with other Chromium browsers.Įdge has some interesting built-in productivity features that allow users to read, annotate and even take notes while browsing the internet. Edge sports a dark theme instead of IE11, which was infamous for its white UI that you could not change. The user interface takes elements from Internet explorer but is much more minimalist to improve usability. The browser is a mix of Internet Explorer 11's design and Google Chrome's speed and features. Overall, Microsoft Edge is a sleek, fast, and fluid browser-whether you're browsing the web or reading PDFs. Microsoft based Edge on Google's Chromium framework, the same software that powers most of the world's browsers, including Google Chrome, Opera and Vivaldi. It features built-in learning tools like the digital ruler, e-book reader, note-taker, Cortana integration, new tab organization, reading view, tab preview feature, PDF viewing, and advanced security features. Microsoft Edge is a free internet browser on Windows 10 and 11 designed to be faster and safer than its predecessors.

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