Deleting favorites in Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process. Here's how you can remove unwanted bookmarks:
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Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
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Access the Favorites Hub: Click the Hub icon (it looks like three horizontal lines or stars) located on the right side of the address bar. This opens the Favorites, Reading list, and History panel.
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Select Favorites: Ensure the Favorites icon (shaped like a star) is selected at the top of the Hub panel. This will display your saved favorites.
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Delete a Favorite (Desktop):
- Right-click on the favorite you want to delete.
- Select Delete from the context menu.
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Delete a Favorite (Touchscreen or alternative):
- Select and hold the favorite you want to delete for approximately one second.
- Release your finger/mouse.
- Select Delete.
Alternatively, you can also manage your favorites through the favorites management page:
- Open the Favorites Hub (as described above).
- Click the three dots (...) menu within the Favorites panel.
- Select Manage favorites. This opens a full-page view of your favorites.
- Here, you can:
- Right-click on a favorite and select Delete.
- Select a favorite, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.
- Drag and drop favorites to reorganize them or move them into different folders before deleting.
By following these steps, you can easily remove unwanted favorites from your Microsoft Edge browser.