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How to remove Edge tabs from Alt+Tab in Windows 10

Starting with the October 2020 Update, Windows 10 now shows Microsoft Edge browser tabs in the Alt+Tab task switcher by default. For some people, this can be convenient. However, if you want to disable tabs in Alt+Tab, it's easy to fix in Settings. Here's how.

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After installing the Windows 10 October 2020 Update, if you press Alt+Tab with Edge open, you will see all Edge browser tabs as separate entries with thumbnails in the task switcher. Let's see how you can disable this feature.

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To do this, open “Windows Settings” by clicking the “Start” button and selecting the small icon on the left. Or you can press Windows + i on your keyboard.

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In Settings, go to System > Multitasking.

How to remove Edge tabs from Alt+Tab in Windows 10

In the multitasking settings, scroll down until you see “Pressing Alt+Tab shows” and click the drop-down menu below it.

How to remove Edge tabs from Alt+Tab in Windows 10

In the menu that appears, select “Open Windows Only”.

How to remove Edge tabs from Alt+Tab in Windows 10

After that, close Settings. The next time you use Alt + Tab, you will no longer see Edge tabs as separate entries in the task switcher. Instead, you will only see Edge windows

When configuring Windows, it all comes down to what works for you. Sometimes the old ways are more familiar, but it's also nice to try out new features as they come along, so experiment with these settings until you find what you like best. Good luck!

Information source: howtogeek.com

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