To reopen a recently closed window in Microsoft Edge, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + T. This will reopen the last window you closed.
Reopening Closed Windows in Microsoft Edge: A Comprehensive Guide
Microsoft Edge provides a simple and efficient way to reopen closed windows and tabs, enhancing your browsing experience. Whether you accidentally closed a window or need to retrieve a previous browsing session, Edge offers several methods to do so.
Methods to Reopen Closed Windows:
Using the Keyboard Shortcut:
The quickest and most convenient method is using the keyboard shortcut:
- Ctrl + Shift + T: This shortcut reopens the last closed window. If you close a tab within a window and use this shortcut, it will reopen the tab, not the entire window. Keep pressing it to reopen previously closed tabs/windows in reverse chronological order.
Via History Menu:
You can also reopen closed windows (or tabs) through the history menu:
- Click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more) in the top-right corner of the Edge window.
- Hover your mouse over the History option.
- You will see a list of recently closed tabs and windows. Choose the desired window to reopen it.
Via "Recently Closed" Menu
Some versions of Edge may display a "Recently Closed" option directly in the main menu, making it even quicker to access closed windows and tabs.
- Click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more) in the top-right corner of the Edge window.
- Look for the "Recently Closed" menu and select the window you wish to reopen.
Reopening the Previous Session (If Applicable):
If Edge closed unexpectedly, it may offer to restore your previous session upon reopening.
- When you relaunch Edge after an unexpected closure, it may ask, "Do you want to restore your previous session?".
- Click "Restore" to reopen all previously opened windows and tabs. Note that this might not always be available, especially after a clean reboot.
Tips and Considerations:
- Order Matters: Ctrl + Shift + T reopens windows (or tabs) in reverse chronological order.
- Session Restore: Regularly saving important tabs as part of a collection can prevent data loss in case of unexpected closures.
- Private Browsing: Reopened windows might not restore data from private browsing sessions.
- Multiple Windows: The keyboard shortcut remembers the most recent window closure, not just the last tab.
- Alternatives: Third-party extensions may offer additional tab and window management features.
By understanding these methods, you can efficiently manage your browsing sessions in Microsoft Edge and quickly recover from accidental window closures.
