Want to remove a specific URL from the address bar suggestions? Follow these steps to delete a URL from the Microsoft Edge address bar.
Every URL or web page you visit in Edge is tracked and saved in your browsing history. Edge, like any other browser, keeps track of how many times you visited a specific URL. The browser then uses this information to show autocomplete suggestions in the address bar as you start to type the web address.
For example, if you visit outlook.com frequently, Edge might show URL suggestions for that specific web address as soon as you type “o.” If you have multiple websites that start with “o,” Edge will show them in descending order so that the most frequently visited web address is at the top.
While the address bar URL autocomplete and suggestions are helpful, they can also be a privacy issue. For instance, you might not want a specific URL to appear in address bar suggestions. The good thing is, you can easily remove a URL from the Microsoft Edge address bar suggestions. In fact, the process is very similar to how you delete a URL from Chrome address bar.
So, let’s dive in and learn how to delete a URL from the address bar in Microsoft Edge.
Delete a URL from Microsoft Edge address bar
To remove a specific URL from the Microsoft Edge address bar, use these steps:
- Open the Edge browser.
- Start typing the web address in the address bar.
- Select the URL to delete using Up/Down arrows on your keyboard.
- Press the “Shift + Delete” key on your keyboard.
- The URL is deleted from the Edge address bar.
Let’s see these steps in detail:
Firstly, launch the Edge browser. You can either click on the Edge icon on the taskbar or double-click on the desktop icon. Alternatively, you can also search for Edge in the Start menu and click on the relevant result.
After opening the web browser, start typing the web address in the Edge address bar. You should see all the relevant suggestions in the dropdown menu.
Once you see the web address suggestions, select the URL you want to remove using the Up/Down arrows on your keyboard. Don’t click on the URL suggestion, it will make Edge open the web address.
After selecting the URL you want to delete with the arrow keys on your keyboard, press the “Shift + Delete” shortcut.
The URL is deleted from the Edge address bar as soon as you press the shortcut.
That is it. Do keep in mind that you’ve only removed the URL from the Edge address bar. It still exists in your browsing history. If you want to completely remove it, I recommend you delete Edge browser history.
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- How to install Chrome extension in Edge
- How to stop autoplay media in Edge
- How to reset the Microsoft Edge browser
- How to change the default font and font size in the Edge browser
I hope this simple and easy Edge how-to guide helped you.
If you are stuck or need help, send an email, and I will try to help as much as possible.
