To remove the Picture in Picture control button from Microsoft Edge, you need to adjust a specific setting within the browser's configuration.
Microsoft Edge's Picture in Picture (PiP) mode allows you to pop out videos into a small, floating window that stays on top of other tabs or applications. While this is useful for multitasking, some users may prefer to disable the automatic control button that appears on videos. Disabling this control prevents the easy one-click activation of PiP mode directly from supported videos.
Here are the steps to disable the Picture in Picture control in Microsoft Edge, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Disable Picture in Picture Control
Follow these simple steps to turn off the PiP control button in your Edge browser:
H3 Step 1: Open Settings and More
Begin by clicking the Settings and more menu. This is typically represented by three horizontal dots (...) located in the top-right corner of the Edge browser window.
H3 Step 2: Open Settings
From the dropdown menu that appears, select Settings. This will open the Edge settings page in a new tab.
H3 Step 3: Select Cookies and Site Permissions
In the Settings sidebar (usually on the left), click on Cookies and site permissions. This section manages various permissions and data related to websites you visit.
H3 Step 4: Select Picture in Picture Control
Scroll down the list of permissions or settings within the "Cookies and site permissions" section until you find Picture in picture control. Click on this option.
H3 Step 5: Enable or Disable Picture in Picture Mode
You will see a toggle switch for the Picture in Picture control. To remove or disable the control button that appears on videos, make sure this toggle is turned off (it should be grayed out). If the toggle is blue or switched on, the control button will appear on compatible videos.
By following these steps, you effectively disable the built-in control button for initiating Picture in Picture mode from video players in Microsoft Edge.
Disabling this setting specifically targets the control button overlay on videos. It might not prevent other methods of activating Picture in Picture, such as right-clicking a video and selecting a PiP option if one is provided by the website or Edge itself via a different context menu. However, for most users, disabling the control button is the primary way to manage unwanted PiP activation.
