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Edge Web Select is Missing: How to Get it Back
A replacement to the tool might be in the works
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Updated onNovember 17, 2023
updated onNovember 17, 2023
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Edge Web Select was one of Edge browser’s more unique features, but it seems that Microsoft has removed it entirely.
Many users aren’t pleased with this change, and in this guide, we will show you a method you can use to get this feature back.
What is Web Select on Edge?
Why is Web Select not showing in Edge?
Microsoft is constantly improving Edge, and to do that, certain features have to be removed. According to the developers, the feature is deprecated, and it has been removed to improve user experience.
How can I get Edge Web Select back?
Add launch parameters to Microsoft Edge
If this works, then Web Select might be around for a bit, but don’t get your hopes up. However, given just how valuable this tool is, Microsoft will probably come with a replacement soon.
In case you’re an Edge user, check our guides on how touse Microsoft Edge Collectionsand how toadd Web captures to your Edge Collections.
Have you found a replacement for Edge Web Select? If so, let us know in the comments below!
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Flavius Floare
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.
He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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