Browsers and Mail Attach and Detach Sidebar in Microsoft Edge


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Microsoft Edge no longer has a standalone sidebar.



This tutorial will show you how to "Detach from Edge" and "Attach to Edge" the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.

The sidebar in Microsoft Edge lets you access tools and features side-by-side within your browser, even as you navigate between tabs. From being able to search specifically within the page you’re viewing, to using tools to do quick math without opening another tab, Microsoft found a way to help you be more productive without losing your place as you browse.

The sidebar appears on the right side of Microsoft Edge, and includes apps like Action Center, Search, Tools, Games, and Microsoft 354, Outlook, Image Creator, and Drop by default you can add and remove.

Starting with Microsoft Edge version 114.0.1788.0, Microsoft is gradually rolling out a Standalone Sidebar feature for the sidebar. Standalone Sidebar is an optional mode for the Sidebar in Microsoft Edge. When this mode is activated by a user, the Sidebar is detached from Microsoft Edge.

When you detach the sidebar from Edge, the sidebar will be attached to the right side of the screen on the main display, and will always be on top. The sidebar will stay on the right side even after closing Microsoft Edge until you are ready to attach the sidebar back to Edge.


Contents

  • Option One: Detach Sidebar from Microsoft Edge
  • Option Two: Attach Sidebar back to Microsoft Edge from Detached Sidebar
  • Option Three: Attach Sidebar back to Microsoft Edge from "Standalone sidebar" system tray icon


EXAMPLE: Detached standalone sidebar on right side of screen

Sidebar_detached_from_Edge.png




Option One

Detach Sidebar from Microsoft Edge


1 Open Microsoft Edge.

2 Click/tap on the Detach from Edge button at the bottom of the sidebar. (see screenshot below)

Detach_sidebar_from_Edge.png





Option Two

Attach Sidebar back to Microsoft Edge from Detached Sidebar


1 Click/tap on the Attach to Edge (X) button at the bottom of the standalone sidebar. (see screenshot below)`

Attach_sidebar_to_Edge-1.png





Option Three

Attach Sidebar back to Microsoft Edge from "Standalone Sidebar" system tray icon


1 Click/tap or right click on the "Standalone sidebar" Edge icon on the taskbar system tray. (see screenshot below)

2 Click/tap Quit.

Attach_sidebar_to_Edge-2.png



That's it,
Shawn Brink


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This doesn't seem to be working in any channel - the option just isn't available. Any idea why? Or when it might be coming back?
 

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Brink said:
EXAMPLE: Detached standalone sidebar on right side of screen

Sidebar_detached_from_Edge.png
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This Dev versions floating tabs.. I seem to have seen some similar somewhere?

Thought I would attach the Firefox logo for no reason

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Firedog said:
This doesn't seem to be working in any channel - the option just isn't available. Any idea why? Or when it might be coming back?
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Hello, and welcome. :alien:

The standalone sidebar appears to be back in version 116.0.1928.0 Canary channel.
 

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It has some flag or regedit like settings to enable it?

This option disappeared some weeks ago from the Edge Dev and Canary channel, but today or some reason, it appears on Edge Canary. Unfortunately, I've tried to attach and close the browser, and by doing this this option disappears again. :dizzy:
 

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    Microsoft Edge Dev
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Bryceed said:
It has some flag or regedit like settings to enable it?

This option disappeared some weeks ago from the Edge Dev and Canary channel, but today or some reason, it appears on Edge Canary. Unfortunately, I've tried to attach and close the browser, and by doing this this option disappears again. :dizzy:
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The standalone sidebar was back briefly in version 116.0.1928.0 Canary channel, but it was a one-shot deal.
It hasn't been detachable since. And no flags/# either.
Keep in mind, it never made it into Dev or any other channels, it might just have been an experiment that has ended.

Where did the feature to pop out the edge side bar go?
 

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