How to Disable Address Bar Dropdown List Suggestions in Microsoft Edge
Are you looking for ways to disable address bar dropdown list suggestions in Microsoft Edge? Search no more. In this article, I will guide you step-by-step on how to disable the address bar dropdown list suggestions on your Microsoft Edge web browser.
It can be frustrating when you search for a particular keyword, only to have something else appear instead of your intended search query.
This issue arises due to the address bar dropdown list suggestions enabled in your Microsoft Edge browser.
What is an Address Bar Dropdown List Suggestion?
The address bar dropdown list is similar to search engine suggestions. It displays a list of files or websites related to the query you typed in the address bar.
How to Disable Address Bar Dropdown List Suggestions in Microsoft Edge
Disabling the address bar dropdown list suggestions in Microsoft Edge is simpler than you might think. Follow the steps below:
- Open Microsoft Edge. If it's already running, proceed to the next step.
- Click on the settings icon (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner of the browser, then select Settings.
- On the left sidebar, navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services.
- Scroll down to the section labeled Address Bar and Search, and click on it.
- Locate the option that says
"Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters"
and toggle it off.
That's it! You have successfully disabled the address bar dropdown list suggestions in Microsoft Edge.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, you can easily turn off the address bar dropdown list suggestions in Microsoft Edge. If you ever need to turn it back on, you can follow the same steps.
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