check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge, Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
To make finding browser settings more efficient, Microsoft Edge is introducing three navigation improvements to Edge Settings. We are making no changes to the functionality of any setting and all settings will remain on the same page as they are today but will be behind clickable sections. The first is introducing quick access to the most used actions on the landing page of Edge Settings. Second, each densely populated page—Privacy, search, and services; Appearance; Cookies and site permissions; System and performance—will feature quick access to its most used actions. Third, for these same pages, each section will now click-through to its respective sub-settings (similar to a table of contents).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-09-13
updated:
2024-12-05
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge is reorganizing its settings to make them easier to find and use, similar to tidying up a messy office. The most used settings will be placed on the main settings page, while more detailed settings will be organized with labels and tables of contents for quicker navigation.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may struggle to locate settings due to the new navigation structure, leading to frustration and inefficiency in managing browser settings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/enterprise, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-settings-update
Increased Support Tickets
The change in settings navigation could lead to an increase in support requests as users seek help in finding settings, impacting IT resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-edge-gets-new-settings-navigation/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2023/10/01/microsoft-edge-settings-update-impact-on-user-experience/
Training Needs
The new settings layout may necessitate additional training for users to adapt to the changes, impacting productivity during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.cio.com/article/329123/microsoft-edge-settings-update-what-you-need-to-know.html, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-edge-settings-changes-and-user-training/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-05 | RM Release | November CY2024 | December CY2024 |
| 2024-10-24 | RM Release | October CY2024 | November CY2024 |
| 2024-09-17 | RM Product Tags | Outlook | Microsoft Edge |
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