Have you noticed something strange when opening Microsoft Edge on your desktop recently? Did the layout seem stretched, with buttons and tabs spaced wider apart? You’re not alone.
Microsoft Edge has undergone an unexpected transformation, and it’s not a change we were prepared for. The tech giant accidentally enabled the tablet-friendly mode of Edge on desktops running Windows 11 and 10.
The ‘touch mode’ feature, designed to optimise the browsing experience on tablets and 2-in-1 devices, is now incorrectly identifying desktops as tablets.
This unforeseen update has led to several issues, including wider spacing between icons, and tabs almost doubling in size. These changes are meant to enhance the touch experience on tablets, not complicate the click experience on desktops. Has your mouse ever felt so lost?
You can revert these changes on Edge by navigating to Settings > Appearances, and disabling the ‘Touch mode’ option.
Clearly, Microsoft aims to revolutionise tablet web browsing, giving devices like Chromebooks a run for their money. But while this is a commendable goal, they need to tread carefully when updating desktop versions. Power users like me, especially, do not appreciate unwelcome surprises.
Did you spot this and wonder what was happening?
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https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/09/19/microsoft-edge-accidentally-forced-tablet-ui-on-pcs-running-windows-11-windows-10/