Microsoft Edge Canary gains experimental Command Palette for developers
A new keyboard shortcut places dev tools just a few taps away on Edge Canary.
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What you need to know
Microsoft is testing out a Command Palette in Edge Canary to help developers access tools within the browser. The palette can be summoned with a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Space) and provides access to browser management and developer tools. The feature is available starting with Edge Canary version 105.
The Command Palette includes a variety of tools for web developers, including the ability to simulate mobile devices and clear the cache memory. These aren’t new options to Edge, but having them in a convenient place that can be summoned quickly is nice. The palette also provides quick access to the tab, bookmark, and collection management features.
Edge’s experimental Command Palette is similar to features found in VS Code and PowerToys. When speaking of the new tool,Microsoft said, “if you are familiar with other command palettes like the one in VS Code, or PowerToys, you will feel right at home.”
To use the experimental feature, you have to enable it. Microsoft has an entiresupport documenton how to use the Command Palette, but here are the steps to get started, as shared by Microsoft:
Once the feature is enabled, you can open the Command Palette by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Space.
Microsoft Edge Canary
This preview version of Edge allows you to test out upcoming features and provide feedback to Microsoft.
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