Microsoft Edge adds sidebar in latest update, providing quick access to Outlook, Office, and more

Bing, Outlook, Office, and other Microsoft products can now be brought up in Edge without having to swap tabs or open a new window.

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What you need to know

Microsoft continues to expand the functionality of Edge. The latest update to the browser adds a sidebar that provides quick access to a variety of Microsoft services, including Office, Bing, and Outlook. The idea is to be able to use these products without having to open up a new tab or window.

The update is rolling out gradually, so you may not see it on your system yet. It initially shipped on August 19, 2022.

Here’s the changelog for Edge version 104.0.1293.63, asoutlined by Microsoft:

Microsoft Edge 104.0.1293.63 changelog

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Following a recent update, it has a sidebar that lets you access Office, Outlook, and other Microsoft services without opening a separate window or tab.

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