How to Use edge://flags to Enable & Disable Hidden Features

There are many hidden features in edge://flags page, and in today’s guide we’re going to show you how to enable and use them, so let’s get started.

How can I use edge://flags?

How do I enable/disable edge Flags?

1. Open the Edge browser on your device.
2. Copy and paste edge://flags in the address bar to go to the flags menu.
    
3. All Edge flags will now appear. Search for the flag or flags you want via the search box or manually.
4. Click the dropdown menu next to the flag you want to enable. Change the value from Default to Enabled to turn on that flag. Click Disabled to turn off that flag.
   
5. Once you change the status of a flag, you will have to click Restart to restart Edge for the changes to take effect.

Now that you know how to enable flags, here are the best Edge flags to use, so don’t miss them.

For more browsing customization, you can also disable related matches in Edge to stop extra highlights when using Find on Page.

You can open Microsoft Edge through its main file, msedge.exe, before typing edge://flags in the address bar to access experimental browser features.

Learn more about customizing your browser in our Extensions Microsoft Edge guide. You can also customize how your bookmarks appear by following this guide on how to enable the Microsoft Edge favorites toolbar for quicker access to your saved sites.

What are the flags in Edge?

Flags are hidden and often experimental features in Microsoft Edge that aren’t usually enabled in the browser by default because they aren’t fully tested. Flags can also be hidden settings that aren’t easily accessible to users.

If you want even more control over your browsing experience, see our guide on how to set a homepage in Edge.

For easier online payments and autofill, set up Microsoft Edge Wallet to securely store your cards and billing information.

Exploring hidden settings can be fun, but Edge also hides a surprise game for when you need a break. See how to play the Surf Game in Microsoft Edge and enjoy an offline challenge between tweaks.

As you can see, it’s simple to open the flags menu in Edge, however, you shouldn’t toggle flags on your own, especially if you don’t know what they do.

To learn more, we have a great guide on the best Edge flags for performance, so you might want to check them out. Keep in mind that sometimes flags aren’t accessible and you might encounter Edge flags blocked by administrator message.

Do you use Edge flags? Let us know in the comments!