[Software]MicroSoft Edge-Browser

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Microsoft Edge (or simply nicknamed Edge) is a proprietary cross-platform web browser created by Microsoft. Released in 2015 along with both Windows 10 and Xbox One, it was initially built with Microsoft's own proprietary browser engine, EdgeHTML, and their Chakra JavaScript engine.[9] Later on, it was ported to Android and iOS[10][11] as a fork of Google's Chromium open-source project. In late 2018, Microsoft announced it would completely rebuild Edge as a Chromium-based[12][13] browser with Blink and V8 engines, which allowed the browser to be ported to macOS. The new Edge was publicly released in January 2020,[14][15] and on Xbox platforms in 2021.[16][17] Microsoft has since terminated security support for the original browser (now referred to as Microsoft Edge Legacy).[18] Edge is also available on older Windows versions until early 2023,[19][20] as well as Linux.[21][22]

Although it was created as the successor to Internet Explorer (IE), Internet Explorer 11 remained available alongside Edge for compatibility until 2023, when it was removed.[23] In Windows 11, Edge is the only browser available from Microsoft (for compatibility[24][25] with Google Chrome).[26] However, it includes an "Internet Explorer mode," aimed at fixing compatibility issues; it provides the legacy MSHTML browser engine and supports the legacy ActiveX and BHO technologies.[27]

In February 2023, according to StatCounter, Microsoft Edge became the third most po[CENSORED]r browser in the world, behind Apple Safari and Chrome,[28] while as of December 2023 Edge is second most po[CENSORED]r PC/desktop web browser with Safari sliding to 3rd place.[29] In the United States, Edge is the third most po[CENSORED]r, where it has a 14% share, slightly behind Safari's 16% share. As of September 2022, Edge is used by 11% of PCs worldwide.[30]

                                                                                                                                                             

Internet Explorer 11 remained available alongside Edge for compatibility until 2023, when it was removed.[23] It did not use the Edge engine as was previously announced.[7][31][42] In Windows 11, Edge became the only browser available from Microsoft. However, it includes an "Internet Explorer mode", aimed at fixing compatibility issues; it provides the legacy MSHTML browser engine and supports the legacy ActiveX and BHO technologies.[27]

Edge integrates with Microsoft's online platforms to provide voice control, search functionality, and dynamic information related to searches within the address bar. Users can make annotations to web pages that can be stored to and shared with OneDrive,[44] and can save HTML and MHTML pages to their computers. It also integrates with the "Reading List" function and provides a "Reading Mode" that strips unnecessary formatting from pages to improve their legibility.[44] Edge also has a new feature called vertical tabs which allow users to move tabs on the left side of the screen.[45]

Preliminary support for browser extensions was added in March 2016, with build 14291, three extensions were initially supported. Microsoft indicated that the delay in allowing extensions and the small number was due to security concerns.[46] As of December 2022, there are more than 9,000 extensions—called add-ons—available for Edge.[47]

On February 7, 2023, Microsoft announced a major overhaul to Edge, revamping the user interface with Fluent Design, along with adding a Bing Chat (later known as Microsoft Copilot) button, which replaces the Discover button.[48]

Microsoft also added compatibility for split screen i.e. 2 tabs can be viewed at the same time. A new feature "Workspaces" was introduced, which basically lets the user create different spaces for various things. These workspaces are also collaborative, users can invite friends or colleagues and seamlessly have completely separate workspace for collaboration.

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