How to Access Favorites in Microsoft Edge Browser (All Methods)

Microsoft Edge offers several ways to access your favorites, ensuring quick navigation whether you’re using the keyboard, mouse, or settings menu. Below are all the available methods, including how to permanently display the Favorites bar.

Method 1: Access Favorites from the Favorites Bar

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. If the Favorites bar is already visible, you can click on any saved favorite directly.
3. If it’s not visible, follow Method 4 below to always show it.

Method 2: Use the Favorites Button on the Toolbar

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Look for the star icon with three horizontal lines (★ with lines) near the top-right corner next to the address bar.
3. Click it to open the Favorites menu.

Method 3: Use Keyboard Shortcut

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + O to open the Favorites panel.
3. This panel will display all your saved favorites in a sidebar for quick access.

Method 4: Show the Favorites Bar Always

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three dots (⋯) in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. In the left sidebar, click Appearance.
5. Scroll down to the Customize toolbar section.
6. Find Show favorites bar.
7. Change the dropdown to Always to keep the bar visible at all times.

Method 5: Access Favorites via Edge Sidebar

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the vertical Sidebar icon (or press Ctrl + Shift + / to toggle it).
3. Look for the Favorites icon (a star), and click it to access your favorites list directly from the sidebar.

Method 6: Access Favorites from the Edge Hub

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Press Alt + F to open the menu.
3. Use the arrow keys or mouse to navigate to Favorites and open them from the dropdown list.

Method 7: Search Favorites via the Address Bar

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Begin typing the name of a saved favorite directly into the address bar.
3. Edge will auto-suggest matches from your favorites list that you can click to open.

Each of these methods caters to different user preferences—whether you favor shortcuts, on-screen buttons, or always-visible menus.