Microsoft Edge User Guide: Desktop and Mobile

How to Clear Cache on Microsoft Edge

Desktop Version

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner of your browser to open the settings menu.
3. Select "History", then "Clear browsing data".
4. Choose "Cached images and files".
5. Select the time range. To clear all cache, choose "All time".
6. Click on "Clear".
7. Restart your browser to ensure the changes take effect.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Edge app.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines at the bottom of your screen.
3. Tap "Settings", then "Privacy and security".
4. Tap "Clear browsing data".
5. Check "Cached images and files" and uncheck other items as necessary.
6. Tap "Clear".

How to Check for Updates on Microsoft Edge

Desktop Version

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner of the browser.
3. Click "Help and feedback", then "About Microsoft Edge".
4. Edge will automatically check for updates. If an update is available, it will download and install it.
5. You may need to restart your browser to complete the update.

Mobile Version (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
2. Search for "Microsoft Edge".
3. If an update is available, the "Update" button will appear. Tap on it to update Edge.

Additional Tips

Desktop and Mobile

• InPrivate Browsing: To browse privately, use InPrivate mode. On desktop, click the three dots in the top-right corner, then "New InPrivate window". On mobile, tap the three lines, then "New InPrivate tab".
• Bookmarking: To bookmark a site, click or tap the star icon in the right of the address bar. Edit the name and select the folder for the bookmark.

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